Dependable Discipleship 06 – Daily Study Themes and Questions – 1 Timothy 6

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Let’s choose seven themes from this chapter, one for each day of the week, for personal study. We’ll add a parallel passage each day for further consideration. Then we’ll pose some questions for thought and discussion.

DAY 1 – Extra-Mile Ethics (1 Tim 6:1-2). See also Eph 6:5-9.

DAY 2 – Evil Motives and Attitudes (1 Tim 6:3-5). See also Tit 1:10-16.

DAY 3 – Godliness and Contentment (1 Tim 6:6-8). See also Phil 4:10-13.

DAY 4 – The Love of Money (1 Tim 6:9-10). See also Luke 12:13-21.

DAY 5 – Flee, Pursue, and Continue (1 Tim 6:11-16). See also 2 Tim 2:22-26.

DAY 6 – True Riches (1 Tim 6:17-19). See also Rev 3:14-22.

DAY 7 – Guard and Avoid (1 Tim 6:20-21). See also 2 Tim 1:8-14.

Questions for Thought and Discussion

The New Testament does not endorse slavery but does instruct slaves. Discuss.

What a does a slave’s respect for his master have to do with others’ view of the Lord?

What if one’s boss is a Christian, too? How should that affect one’s work and attitude?

Describe the teachings, motives, and techniques of these false teachers in Ephesus.

What might Paul say today about people who minimize, change, or deny biblical teachings?

How would you define “contentment?” Does this trait fit you? How could one develop it?

Are you rich? Do you love money? On what do you base your answers?

Is it wrong to want to earn more money? To seek a better job or a higher position?

“You can’t take it with you.” What other concepts can help us not to love money?

How can greed lead to other dangerous desires, then to ruin and destruction?

How do some people try to serve two masters at the same time? Is it possible?

Suggest some ways that a follower of Christ can flee the love of money. How can we teach our children not to worship wealth but rather to become rich in the sight of God?

If a person gives his life to pursuing righteousness, fighting the good fight, laying hold of eternal life, and keeping the Lord’s commands, how likely is it that he will become greedy?

Compare Jesus’ good confession before Pilate to Timothy’s (and our) confession before others. How does Christ’s example strengthen us to maintain our commitment under pressure?

How do the appearing of Christ and the sovereignty of God help us keep our focus?

How can rich people lay up lasting treasures and take hold of the life that is truly life?

What “deposit” has God entrusted to you? What are you doing to protect it?

Do you engage in worldly, empty chatter? What can you do about that? What will you do?