But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. And I charge you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, that you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. For, At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all Lords. He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen. 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. 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. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life. Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all.
1 Timothy 6:11-21 NLT
Honestly, what are you pursuing with your life? Paul told Timothy to flee from the love of money, instead pursuing godliness, truth, love, and gentleness. Nothing can compare to Jesus and a life fully pursuing Him. We won’t always be comfortable, be recognized, or have a full stomach. But Christ’s love brings a joy that nothing else in this world can match. Pursue Him with every single breath.
Embrace the call of these verses wholeheartedly. Commit to pursuing Christ and living a life that reflects godliness. Stand firm and fight the good fight of faith. Hold fast to the priceless gift of eternal life that God has given you. Obey the commands of Jesus with steadfast devotion. Inspire others to trust in God and practice generosity. Steer clear of fruitless debates that distract from your purpose. Guard the truth and responsibilities entrusted to you with vigilance and care. It’s a bold and demanding list, but one worth striving for!
What on this list do you need to put into action today? What is your plan to make it happen?
