1 Timothy 6:17-19

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

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7 songs meet this passage

  • Independent Women Part I · Destiny's Child

    strains against 1 Timothy 6:17-19

    The song measures worth almost entirely by what's been bought and owned, while this passage warns against placing hope in possessions rather than in God.

  • “Players, put your pinky rings up to the moon”

    24K Magic · Bruno Mars

    strains against 1 Timothy 6:17

    The song invites pride in wealth and display, while Paul warns against putting hope in riches rather than God.

  • Blessings (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) · Lecrae

    strains against 1 Timothy 6:17

    The song's celebration of cars, necklaces, and luxury trips sits close to the line this verse warns against, hoping in riches rather than in God, even while the chorus tries to keep God central.

  • “I push Ranges and 6's”

    Big Daddy · Heavy D

    strains against 1 Timothy 6:17

    The song roots identity in cars and wealth, while this verse warns against putting hope in riches rather than in God.

  • “Cream to the maximum I be askin' 'em”

    Gettin' Jiggy Wit It · Will Smith

    strains against 1 Timothy 6:17

    The song finds identity in wealth and status, while this passage warns against putting hope in riches rather than God.

  • “I keep you workin' at Hermes, Birkin' bag”

    03' Bonnie & Clyde (feat. Beyoncé) [Radio Edit] · JAŸ-Z

    strains against 1 Timothy 6:17

    Material provision is presented as proof of devotion, while Scripture warns against placing hope in riches rather than in God who richly provides.

  • “I treat my shoe like my ride”

    Air Force Ones (feat. Murphy Lee, Ali & Kyjuan) · Nelly

    strains against 1 Timothy 6:17

    The song's devotion to shoes as status symbols leans toward placing hope in possessions rather than holding them loosely.

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