1st 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;”
TRUST IN THE LIVING GOD. A lot of things try to claim our trust: friends, foes, and even money. But the wise person will realize that on these things, he will not trust in any. For these will all pass, they are temporary, on none of them can we trust – The Living God, on the other hand, is there eternally for us.
He provides the air we breathe that we might live each day. He is the Source of the beauty around us that nourishes us on our way. The food we eat all comes from Him, even the ability to digest. He controls the sun and moon that are arranged to give us rest.
The ability to move about, to work, to rest, to sleep – All comes to us from the Living God who daily us does keep From the forces of evil and from the temptations that are all around – And allows us to approach Him by faith; this place is hallowed ground.
There are those whom the Living God has allowed to have riches in this world. Even over those who are rich is the banner of love unfurled. They are not to place their trust in things which will always fail, But rather trust in the Living God and all that does entail.
Such trust keeps our minds clearly focused on things that please the Lord. When we trust in the Living God, our lives are governed by His Word. The riches God may entrust to us are for a higher purpose – Than to use in self-centered enterprises or the things that often tempt us.
God’s grace extends to all mankind, no matter what their station. Trust in the Living God is expected from all in every situation. And God Himself will make come to pass the purpose of His will. He can empty the rich man’s pocket, and the poor man. He can fill.
“My trust is in Thee, Father, to bring to pass some benefit to Thy people in the places we go today. May Thy love be real to the sister whose husband is in a coma. May grace be given to meet the challenges the parents of the young people face. May those of us who are older put our confidence in Thee, the Living God, this day and every day. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
The conclusion of 1st Timothy is a sensitive command and appeal of a senior saint to a younger servant of the Lord who has a heavy load to bear. Timothy was given a deposit of truth to guard as a valued treasure and pass on with a sense of urgency. A person needs to remain alert to all that is going on around him because of the danger of those who would steal that treasure of truth. "Vain babblings" simply mean there are those who demean holy things with silly chatter and, in that way, are deceiving the saints. Opposition of those who claim superior knowledge is really ignorant of what it means to be a Christian.