The Message Bible MSG
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17 Tell those rich in this world's wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage -
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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.
18 to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous.
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Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
19 If they do that, they'll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life.
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In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
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