1 Timothy 6:8

but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

Food, clothing and shelter are the three basic needs of mankind; and all three are included here. "The use of the word COVERING here seems designed to favor this double application."[14] Whoever, therefore, has food to eat, clothes to wear and shelter from the elements, with something left over for the aid of others is RICH! As Gould said, "This is a rigorous standard,"[15] and by it, there are a great many rich people.

[14] Ibid.

[15] J. Glenn Gould, op. cit., p. 616.