DISCOURSE: 2234 THE GOSPEL PRODUCTIVE OF GOOD WORKS 1 Timothy 6:3. _The doctrine which is according to godliness_. THE objections which men urge against the doctrines of the Gospel, originate for the most part in their aversion to its precepts. The restraint which it imposes on their actions is irk... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2235 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT 1 Timothy 6:6. _Godliness with contentment is great gain_. TO the great dishonour of Christianity, there are many professors, and even preachers of it, who are more intent on promoting their own temporal interests, or the interests of their party, than on... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2236 LOVE OF MONEY 1 Timothy 6:9. _They that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2237 PRACTICAL PIETY ENFORCED 1 Timothy 6:11. _Thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness_. NEVER can we lay too great a stress on the practical duties of Christianity, provided we keep them in their proper place, and... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2238 THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH 1 Timothy 6:12. _Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life_. THE Apostle Paul, being particularly conversant with the cities of Greece, and writing many of his epistles to Churches which he had established in that country, frequently alluded to... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2239 THE TRUE USE OF RICHES 1 Timothy 6:17. _Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, wil... [ Continue Reading ]