Second, and more importantly, look closely at what Paul tells these rich people to do. He tells them to not be snobs, and not to trust in their wealth, but rather in the living God. And how is the living God described here? As the one “who giveth us richly all things to enjoy” (v. 17). He tells them to enjoy what they have, and then tells them to be active in doing good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and eager to share.
