Message Notes

(I) CONCERNS ABOUT TRUSTING THE LORD

1. Present realities…where things are good

“Command those who are rich in this present age…” 1 Timothy 6:17

2. Pride in ourselves

“Not to be haughty,” 1 Timothy 6:17

3. Placing our trust in our wealth

“Nor to trust in uncertain riches” 1 Timothy 6:17

(II) COMPREHENDING TRUST

“…trust…in the living God,”” 1 Timothy 6:17

1. Lexical meaning

2. A personal reality

“For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:10

(III) CENTERING OUR TRUST IN THE LIVING GOD

“But in the living God,” 1 Timothy 6:17

1. Distinctive nature of God

2. Description of this living God

“Which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.” 1 Timothy 6:15-16

3. Dependable….Rich blessings from God

“Who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” 1 Timothy 6:17

a. Provision.

b. Plentiful

c. Purpose

(IV) THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TRUST AND DOING GOOD WORKS

1. Fresh new perspective

2. Freedom to give

3. Insight

(V) THE CULTIVATION OF TRUST IN DOING GOOD WORKS

“Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,” 1 Timothy 6:18-19

1. The challenge is to be rich in good works

2 Cultivate trust in our giving