1 Timothy 6:17-19

Fight the Good Fight of Faith

¹⁷ As for the rich in _a this present age, charge them _b not to be haughty, nor _c to set their hopes on _d the uncertainty of riches, but on God, _e who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. ¹⁸ They are to do good, _f to be rich in good works, to be generous and _g ready to share, ¹⁹ thus _h storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may _i take hold of _j that which is truly life.

1. Cross References
   2 Timothy 4:10
   For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
   Titus 2:12
   Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.
   
2. Cross References
   Romans 11:20
   That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.
   Romans 12:3
   For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
   Romans 12:16
   Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
   
3. Cross References
   Mark 10:24
   And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God!
   
4. Cross References
   Proverbs 23:5
   When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.
   Matthew 13:22
   As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
   
5. Cross References
   Acts 14:17
   Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.
   
6. Cross References
   Luke 12:21
   So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.
   Titus 3:8
   The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
   Titus 3:14
   And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
   
7. Cross References
   Romans 12:13
   Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
   
8. Cross References
   Matthew 6:19 - 20
   Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
   
9. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:12
   Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
   
10. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:1
    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus.