Fight For Your Faith

1 Timothy 6:11-12 (NLT®)
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. Fight the good fight for the true faith.

Throughout this letter, Paul has listed things that he wants Timothy to avoid. He then encourages Timothy to pursue righteousness and a godly life. Notice that Paul doesn’t use passive words. He urges Timothy to “run from” evil, “pursue” godliness, and “fight” for his faith. Have you ever considered what tempts you and how to run from those temptations? What tempts one person may not hold any pull at all for another. Some people don’t like sweets, but I could easily make them the foundation of my food pyramid. Some people are tempted to watch inappropriate television shows and movies, and others are happy watching wholesome fare. Some people are obsessed with money and what it can buy, and others are happy with a simple life. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you examine your thoughts, then help you avoid what you need to in order to pursue righteousness and godly life. Don’t be passive; determine in your heart to fight for your faith. 

THINK ABOUT IT
Imagine every temptation as a bear or cougar chasing you through the forest, and how hard you would need to run to outpace your pursuer. That’s how hard we need to run from evil things that chase us down. God will help you fight for your faith. He is our refuge.

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, help me endeavor to know and understand ungodliness and flee from it, running toward “a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.” Help me to fight the good fight for true faith in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

Source:  Pastor Allen Jackson
World Outreach Church