Ministry Instructions
1 Timothy 6:1-21
I. Labor in Love (v. 1-2)
a. Regard bosses with respect and love (v. 1; Ephesians 6:5; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Peter 2:18)
b. Especially regard Christian bosses with love (v. 2; Galatians 3:28)
II. Gain from Godliness (v. 3-10)
a. Avoid confusion (v. 3-5; 1 Timothy 1:4; 2 Timothy 2:14)
b. The secret to godly gain (v. 6-8; Philippians 4:11; Hebrews 13:5)
c. Worldly riches downfall (v. 9-10; Luke 12:21)
III. Pursue Purpose (v. 11-16)
a. Purpose’s pursuit (v. 11-12; Philippians 3:12)
b. Purpose’s passion—Christ’s second coming (v. 13-16)
IV. Give Graciously (v. 17-19)
a. Use your resources with much grace (v. 17-18; Romans 12:8)
b. Give for the future (v. 19; Matthew 6:20)
V. Avoid Arrogant Arguments (v. 20-21)
a. Be on guard against false “knowledge” (v. 20; 2 Timothy 1:14)
b. Arguments lead astray (v. 21; 2 Timothy 2:16)
