“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” 1 Timothy 6:17
“Wealthy people do not usually appreciate being commanded to do anything! They would rather do the commanding themselves. That is why sometimes churches can be crippled by wealthy people throwing their financial weight around to get their way. Paul challenged Timothy to confront the arrogance and tight-fistedness that can sometimes swallow wealthy Christians.”
Ed Hird in Battle for the Soul of Canada: Raising up the Emerging Generation of Leaders (2006) 81.