0355. 349. Flee, Follow, Fight

349. Flee, Follow, Fight

1Ti_6:4-12

Paul gave three “F’s” to Timothy when he would set him on his guard. Look at them:

I. “Flee these things” (1Ti_6:4-11).

1. Swelling of pride (R.V.). “Puffed up.”

2. Folly of ignorance.

3. Dotage of questionings (margin, “sick”).

4. “Strifes of words” (R.V., “disputes”).

5. Envy of jealousy.

6. Strife of temper.

7. Railings of incrimination.

8. Surmisings of evil.

9. Love of money.

II. “Follow after” (1Ti_6:6, 1Ti_6:11).

1. “Righteousness” of life.

2. “Godliness” of character.

3. “Faith” of devotion.

4. “Love” of faithfulness.

5. “Patience” of endurance.

6. “Meekness” of manner.

7. “Contentment” of thankfulness.

III. “Fight the good fight of faith” (R.V., “The faith”).

1. By “a good profession” (1Ti_6:12).

2. By keeping “this commandment” (1Ti_6:14).

3. By charging the rich not to be “high-minded” (1Ti_6:17).

4. By being “rich in good works” (1Ti_6:18).

5. By laying “hold of eternal life” (1Ti_6:19).

6. By keeping “the faith” of the Gospel (1Ti_6:20-21).

7. By being “ready to sympathise” (margin, R.V., 1Ti_6:18).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH