V.1 Our behavior to our employer ought to be such that he would want to hear the gospel. If we profess to know the Lord and do not obey our boss he will mock the name of God because of us.
V.2 And if we work for a believing employer, let us be just as faithful in our work. The Lord takes note of such matters!
V.6 What does “great gain” mean to you? God tells us what it should mean.
V.8 Again “content.” It is so rare today; people are going on strike because they are not content.
V.9-10 Needed words for us today. Believers possess riches which cannot be taken away.
V.11-12 Timothy is told to “flee,” to “follow” and to “fight.” He is to flee the covetous spirit that is natural to us all. He is to follow the wonderful qualities listed here. He is to fight the good fight of faith. Timothy had learned how rich he was in spiritual things; he was to hold onto these things.
V.13-16 We who know the Lord Jesus should remember the majesty that is His. How utterly foolish to turn from representing such an One, to be taken up with the passing (but not lasting) honors or wealth of this world.