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First Timothy 6:10 contains the often misquoted verse about money. In your opinion, what is Paul teaching in 1 Timothy 6:3-10? How can you apply this teaching in your life today?
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Greed is an unhealthy state of mind, and a negative attitude; dangerous in fact. Quoting, referring Job 1:21, we came into the world with nothing and we leave with nothing. We need to content with that which we have, giving thanks to God for everything we receive, however great or small. Godliness does not allow for greed, dissatisfaction or grumpiness about our earthly situation regarding possessions, God is in control. He knows what we need, when we need it.
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Paul is teaching that we need to be content with what God gives us and not keep seeking the next new or best thing. There will also be a bigger house, higher paying job, new version of an iphone. We need to be content and not love those items which could become idols.
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The truth is money is not evil, our desire and what people will do to get it is the root of the issue. It becomes Idolatry and where people focus their time talent and energy. Which should be focused on God. Money is also one thing most people use/need. How much is the issue. It reminds us to keep my focus on the Lord and what he provides is always enough.
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I guess for me Paul is saying exactly what the verse says. It’s not the money that’s evil but what we do with it. Do we use for good or for evil. The love of money can bring lots of evil, as we see in today’s world.
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He is teaching that people who are not content with what they have and are always seeking more worldly possessions are falling into a trap that is designed to take their focus and desire off of God and into the world. Continue to focus on what God has done for me and what I can do to glorify Him.