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Ogoun, I am delighted with your interest in the scriptures. You needed to go a little further down chapter 6. When we prove ourselves worthy, sanctifying our souls we may have wealth if we desire, only remember what it is given us for, to help the needy causes.
1 Tim. 6: 17, 18, 19 "Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded (thinking they are so much better than everyone else), nor trust in uncertain riches (making money in evil ways or forgetting what's important spiritually to learn and achieve), but trust in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy (when we follow on the right path of love of God); that they (who have extra money) do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute (your wealth where it serves man and God for help), willing to communicate (tell people about Jesus Christ for their sakes), laying up in store for themselves (the future) a good foundation (for exaltation) against the time to come (when they return to the God who gave them mortal life), that they may lay hold on (the glory) of eternal life (the victory having great joy forever.)