A Good Prosperity Theology

1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19

“A Good Prosperity Theology”

Introduction-

Paul doesn’t command to divest of all our possessions, but to have the right perspective:

I. OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD OUR POSSESSIONS – v. 17

1- Humility- v. 17a

Prov. 18:23; Prov. 28:11

2- Distrust- v. 17b

Matt. 6:19

3- Enjoyment- v. 17c

Eccl. 2:24-25; Eccl. 5:19

II. OUR ACTIONS WITH OUR POSSESSIONS – vv. 18-19

1- Do Something- v. 18

2- Be Generous- v. 18

3- Invest Eternally- v. 19

Matt. 6:20; Luke 18:22; Luke 16:9

Conclusion- Paul was concerned that the church reach its full potential