03/22/2020
Are you a man or woman of God?
If you claim to be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, then, take a few minutes to read this message.
1 Timothy 6:11-12
11.) 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.
12.) Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.
Paul instructs Timothy to run from evil; and we also must turn and run from wickedness. While each person's "evil things" might be different, the commonality is they are all evil. When the Holy Spirit convicts us of an area in our life to surrender, it is our duty to yield to His direction. We are called to run or flee from all forms of evil- things that are unholy, unrighteous, ungodly, sinful, selfish and hateful.
Secondly, we are to pursue (to chase after, diligently seek or make a strong international effort), righteousness and a godly (God-first) life, along with faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
We are to trust God, chose to love, endure hardship and be kind and compassionate to all.
Lastly, Paul encourages Timothy to fight for the true faith. This holds true for today's believer because there are other truths being preached. There have always been counterfeit movements based on twisted Biblical truths used to fit a sinful world's view. Citing an approval to live this way or that way, because He won't punish them because God is love.
Church hold tightly to the eternal life to which God called you. Jesus is the only way. His death and resurrection is the Good News that brings us eternal life. "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me."
Let us all be intentional in keeping God central in all areas of our lives. Remember to be holy because He is holy. We are called to be set apart and to love God, love others and forgive often.
Amen? If you need prayer or assistance, let me know.
Luv2all
Pastor Rob