“Storing up for themselves”: While the rich are doing good and being rich in good works, at the very same time they are storing up for themselves real and lasting riches. “By doing good works, we build. solid and stable spiritual possession” (Reese p. 301).

1 Timothy 6:19 “The treasure of. good foundation for the future”: Mark 10:21; Luke 16:9; Matthew 6:19.

1 Timothy 6:19 “So that they may take hold of that which is life indeed”: “The contrast is thus between selfish, worldly living as not real life, and unselfish, beneficent living as that which is true life” (Hiebert p. 122). By being generous and helping people the rich person will get. taste of true life and such living will also result in eternal life.

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