9. People who want to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and traps. They are caught by foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them.
10. The love of money causes all kinds of trouble. Some people want money so much that they have given up their faith and caused themselves a lot of pain.
11. Timothy, you belong to God, so keep away from all these evil things. Try your best to please God and to be like him. Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle.
12. Fight a good fight for the faith and claim eternal life. God offered it to you when you clearly told about your faith, while so many people listened.
13. Now I ask you to make a promise. Make it in the presence of God, who gives life to all, and in the presence of Jesus Christ, who openly told Pontius Pilate about his faith.
14. Promise to obey completely and fully all that you have been told until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.
15. The glorious Godis the only Ruler,the King of kingsand Lord of lords.At the time that Godhas already decided,he will send Jesus Christback again.
16. Only God lives for ever!And he lives in lightthat no one can come near.No human has ever seen Godor ever can see him.God will be honoured,and his powerwill last for ever. Amen.
17. Warn the rich people of this world not to be proud or to trust in wealth that is easily lost. Tell them to have faith in God, who is rich and blesses us with everything we need to enjoy life.
18. Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.