the rich

 Paul was writing here in his first letter to his son in the faith, Timothy.

Paul was supposedly writing from Macedonia.

He had left Timothy in Ephesus to look after the followers of Jesus.

Maybe Paul's words about the rich are applicable today?

1 Timothy 6

17 Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud 

and not to trust in their money, 

which is so unreliable. 

Their trust should be in God, 

who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 

18 Tell them to use their money to do good. 

They should be rich in good works 

and generous to those in need, 

always being ready to share with others. 

19 By doing this 

they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future 

so that they may experience true life.