1 Timothy 6:18

“Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works”: That is, to lay up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19). If. rich person can use such wealth to help others spiritually and physically, and enjoy doing such, then he is using his wealth as God intended. The phrase “do good” is in the present tense. “It is not enough for. Christian to strive to avoid evil, he must also strive to do good” (Reese p. 299).

1 Timothy 6:18 “Rich in good works”: “Good works are the only true wealth, as they are also the only true adornment (Revelation 19:8; 1 Peter 3:3)” (Reese p. 300). We tend to forget that it is truly. luxury to be able to use one's wealth to help others. On the other hand, “a wealthy man is extremely poor if his only desire is to hoard wealth” (p. 300).

1 Timothy 6:18 “To be generous and ready to share”: This is not communism, rather, we are to be generous and share with those who are legitimately in need. Compare with Acts 2:42; Acts 4:34. “Good sharing is not so easy as one might think. If. man distributes money thoughtlessly, he hurts people by destroying their initiative. Wise giving requires much care and thought. Some who are willing to share are not willing to take the time and make the effort to be sure they are really doing good” (Reese p. 300). Such terminology also infers that the wealthy Christian must not hold himself aloof from those in need.