Daily Scripture
“But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.”
1 Timothy 6:11-16
devotion
In this passage, Paul is writing to Timothy, urging him to lead a righteous life and exercise steadfast faith. As believers, we are called to a journey of transformation and perseverance, one that requires us to actively pursue a life thats reflect the character of Christ.
1. Flee and Pursue
Paul begins by directing Timothy to “flee from all this,” talking about the temptations and distractions that can derail a faithful life. The Christian walk involves a constant turning away from things that lead us away from God. To “pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness” is not just an encouragement but a mandate. It requires intention and effort, striving to live holy in our daily life.
2. Fight the Good Fight
The phrase “fight the good fight of the faith” highlights that the Christian journey is not without its struggles. But it is a struggle with purpose, and the ultimate prize is eternal life—something we have already been called to, a life that begins now and is fulfilled in eternity.
3. Keeping the Command
Paul emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the command to live a life of faith. This command must be kept “without spot or blame” until the return of Christ. It’s a call to be consistent and pure in our walk with God, maintaining a holy life despite the struggles we face.
4. The Majesty of God
Paul ends by reminding Timothy of the greatness of God. He is the “blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords.” This description serves to place our struggles and our faith within the context of God’s eternal majesty. It’s a reminder that our lives are under the care of a powerful and glorious God, who deserves to be glorified forever.
Elise Wiliams