Further along in that same letter, Paul points out that those who “rest their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God ” will be“ safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, in order that they may get a firm hold on the real life. ” ​ — 1 Timothy 6: 17 - 19.
Sellessamas kirjas osutab Paulus hiljem sellele, et need, kes ’ ei looda kaduva rikkuse peale, vaid elava Jumala peale,.. koguvad enestele raudvara heaks aluseks tuleviku jaoks, et saavutada tõelist elu ’. — 1. Timoteosele 6: 17 — 19.