We had "fighting talk" 15 days ago, same title today, have no idea if it's related!
v11
He addresses Timmy as a man of God, but again, it's totally to us as well, 2000 odd years later. Paul starts off with a strong warning against materialism. But instead, pursue godliness. Live the right way by;
Again like yesterday, we flee from material possessions but eagerly seek spiritual possessions. There's a million cross references here, i could post a long list, Jesus gives us so much spiritual blessings that we don't even realize half the time. ask, he'll give it to you :)
v12
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT!! Paul encourages Timmy to keep fighting for God and his faith in him, and for us too, to keep fighting the battle which is Christianity. He also tells Timmy to grab hold of the life that continues forever - i love that. so poetic. Paul says that Timmy got eternal life during his ministry, and is encouraging him to carry on. We also have eternal life, that if we hold onto it by faith Satan can't take it from us!!
v13-14
Paul tells Timmy to keep this commandment without wrong or blame until JC comes again (or in his case, til Timmy dies). the commandment is the flee from evil and pursue righteousness - as in verses 11-12. Paul gives God as a witness, and uses the example of when Jesus made a confession as a witness when he suffered our sins. Timmy should be following JC's example and be prepared to suffer as well - blessed are those who suffer. He's gotta do all this, AND stay blameless!
v15-16
Jesus will come again in his own time. Mark 13:32 No one knows when that day or time will be, not the angels in heaven, not even the Son. Only the Father knows.
Paul stops his instructions for Timmy and starts using examples of what Jesus is like and praises him ;
Application
Flee from the love of money before it pulls you away from God
Pursue right living, godliness, faith, love, gentleness and sticking at it
Ask for spiritual possessions, God's just waiting to give them to you
Fight the good fight. Keep going and give everything to living for God
Take hold of eternal life. Live like someone who'll live forever with God.
v11
He addresses Timmy as a man of God, but again, it's totally to us as well, 2000 odd years later. Paul starts off with a strong warning against materialism. But instead, pursue godliness. Live the right way by;
- serving God - Matthew 6:33 Seek first God's kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well
- faith - Hebrews 11:6 Without faith no one can please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who truly want to find him
- love
- patience
- gentleness
Galatians 5:22-23 But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, self-control. There is no law that says these things are wrong.
Again like yesterday, we flee from material possessions but eagerly seek spiritual possessions. There's a million cross references here, i could post a long list, Jesus gives us so much spiritual blessings that we don't even realize half the time. ask, he'll give it to you :)
v12
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT!! Paul encourages Timmy to keep fighting for God and his faith in him, and for us too, to keep fighting the battle which is Christianity. He also tells Timmy to grab hold of the life that continues forever - i love that. so poetic. Paul says that Timmy got eternal life during his ministry, and is encouraging him to carry on. We also have eternal life, that if we hold onto it by faith Satan can't take it from us!!
v13-14
Paul tells Timmy to keep this commandment without wrong or blame until JC comes again (or in his case, til Timmy dies). the commandment is the flee from evil and pursue righteousness - as in verses 11-12. Paul gives God as a witness, and uses the example of when Jesus made a confession as a witness when he suffered our sins. Timmy should be following JC's example and be prepared to suffer as well - blessed are those who suffer. He's gotta do all this, AND stay blameless!
v15-16
Jesus will come again in his own time. Mark 13:32 No one knows when that day or time will be, not the angels in heaven, not even the Son. Only the Father knows.
Paul stops his instructions for Timmy and starts using examples of what Jesus is like and praises him ;
- blessed
- only ruler
- king of kings
- lord of lords
- immortal
- lives in light so bright, no one can go near it
Application
Flee from the love of money before it pulls you away from God
Pursue right living, godliness, faith, love, gentleness and sticking at it
Ask for spiritual possessions, God's just waiting to give them to you
Fight the good fight. Keep going and give everything to living for God
Take hold of eternal life. Live like someone who'll live forever with God.
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