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.
Tālāk šai pašā vēstulē Pāvils norāda, ka tie, kas ’ neliek cerību uz nedrošo bagātību, bet uz Dievu, uzkrās sev labu mantas pamatu nākamai dzīvei, ka iegūtu īsto dzīvību ’.