7. For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.
8. But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
9. But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.
10. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11. But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
12. Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.