<p>6:6 <i>But reverence towards God with contentment is great gain</i>- In chapter 2 and elsewhere, Paul urges the false teachers to settle down into Christian family life and where appropriate, have children. We note that he doesn't tell Timothy to cast these people out of the church. He wants their salvation. And from personal experience I would tend to think that the &quot;Godliness with contentment&quot; which is &quot;great gain&quot; is a reference to a Christ-centered family life which is not focused upon getting personal wealth and success nor leadership in the church.</p>