Sermon Notes from 1 Timothy 6:6–8 (NKJV)
Series: The Root of All Evil
2025 Vision Theme: REVIVE US AGAIN! (Psalm 85)
Scripture Reading
1 Timothy 6:6–8 NKJV
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.”
1. The Value of Godliness
1 Timothy 6:6 NKJV
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.”
- Paul warns Timothy not to follow those who use religion as a tool for personal profit (1 Timothy 6:3–5 NKJV).
- Example: Simon the Sorcerer tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14–23 NKJV).
- Godliness is not about exploiting the church, getting rich, or gaining status. It’s about knowing Christ, becoming like Him, and fulfilling His mission.
Reflection Questions
- Do I ever treat my faith as a way to “get something” instead of to serve God?
- How might pride or selfish motives creep into how I serve or give?
- In what ways can I keep my heart right before God?
2. The Value of Contentment
1 Timothy 6:6 NKJV
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.”
- Contentment = sufficiency, satisfaction with God’s provision.
- Discontentment grows when we compare ourselves with others.
- Jesus teaches us to trust God’s provision:“Do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind… But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.”
— Luke 12:29–31 NKJV - True contentment = trusting that God will supply every need.
Reflection Questions
- What are the things I often confuse as “needs” when they’re really “wants”?
- How has comparison to others shaken my contentment?
- Where is God asking me to trust Him more fully for provision?
3. The Value of Eternity
1 Timothy 6:7–8 NKJV
“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.”
- Earthly possessions are temporary; eternal rewards are everlasting.
- Paul reminds us:“…For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:18 NKJV - Godliness with eternity in mind shifts our focus from chasing things to securing eternal treasures.
- Like David:“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1 NKJV)
Reflection Questions
- Where am I setting my heart, on temporary possessions or on eternal life?
- What “roots of desire” threaten to distract me from God’s eternal purposes?
- How does remembering eternity change how I live today?
Conclusion
- Godliness pays off not in selfish gain but in spiritual growth, contentment, and eternal reward.
- Real success is found in living for what lasts:
- “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33 NKJV
- “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21 NKJV
Declaration for 2025:
“I believe God is reviving us again!”
Memory Verses (This Week)
- 1 Timothy 6:6 – Godliness with contentment is great gain.
- 1 Timothy 6:7 – We brought nothing in and can carry nothing out.
- Luke 12:31 – Seek the kingdom, and all these things shall be added.
- 2 Corinthians 4:18 – Things seen are temporary, unseen are eternal.
- Psalm 23:1 – The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Prayer Focus
“Lord, teach me the value of godliness. Make me content with Your provision. Help me to live with eternity in mind, seeking treasures that never fade. Amen.”