Earlier God spoke to the poor instructing them not to covet money, but be content with the what they have (1 Timothy 6:6-10; James 4:1-6). Now God addresses those who own wealth in this present time.
Do not be full of pride or treat the poor as though they are beneath us. Do not trust in riches, because riches are uncertain. They can disappear in a single day, in a single lawsuit, in a economic crash or in natural disaster. But, trust in God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).
If God has blessed us with wealth, we are to use it for his glory, to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ and to do good works (1 Timothy 6:18-19; James 2:14-14-17)
We can enjoy all things God has given us, because we do not trust them. We trust in God (1 Timothy 6:17).
