1Ti 6:9-10, 17 | PNT | STEP | They that will be rich . Who have set their heart on riches. Fall into temptation and a snare . Are tempted to do sinful things in order to build up wealth. It is not much the possession of wealth, as cupidity and a trust in riches, which constitute the danger. See notes on .

‏ 1 Timothy 6:9-10

They that will be rich. Who have set their heart on riches.

Fall into temptation and a snare. Are tempted to do sinful things in order to build up wealth. It is not much the possession of wealth, as cupidity and a trust in riches, which constitute the danger. See notes on Mt 19:23 Mr 10:23. For the love of money is the root of all evil. Not the money itself, which if used as by a steward of God is a blessing, so much as the love of it. This greedy love is the source of every sin. Men murder, cheat, lie, rob, run saloons, gambling houses, brothels, all for the love of money. For love of money Judas sold his Master.

Some . . . have erred from the faith. Have wandered from the faith through the love of money. Judas is one example.

‏ 1 Timothy 6:17

Charge them that are rich in this world. Some in Ephesus had riches. These must be humble and "condescend to men of low estate" (Ro 12:16). Their trust must be in God, rather than in uncertain riches.