Being a Man of God – Part 1 1 Timothy 6:11-14 The man of God is known by: What he flees from What he follows after What he fights for What he is faithful to
Being a Man of God – Part 1 1 Timothy 6:11-14 What he flees from “but you” – sharp contrast Money’s men vs. God’s man Sin’s men vs. Righteousness’s man World’s men vs. Heaven’s man Flee – fugitive … continually
Being a Man of God – Part 1 1 Timothy 6:11-14 What he follows after Pursue – strive after … continually Righteousness – external … behavior Perseverance – remain under; James 1:2-4 Gentleness – kindness and humility Godliness – internal … attitudes & motives Faith – trust and unswerving confidence Love – self-sacrificing love of choice
Being a Man of God – Part 1 1 Timothy 6:11-14 What he fights for Fight – agony Good fight – noble, excellent / spiritual Faith – contents of Word of God Called – God’s part ; Romans 8:30 Good confession – our part; Romans 10:9
Being a Man of God – Part 1 1 Timothy 6:11-14 What he is faithful to Persevere because you are accountable to: God, who gives life to all things Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession
Being a Man of God – Part 1 1 Timothy 6:11-14 What he is faithful to Keep the commandment – Word of God by guarding it – 2 Tim. 1:13,14 Proclaiming it – until Christ returns Protecting it – without stain or reproach
Being a Man of God – Part 1 1 Timothy 6:11-14 Application Are you pursuing God as hard as you are fleeing sin? Is your spiritual discipline one of agonizing effort or of a comfortable mediocrity?