1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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?