1. The Man Of God
1 Timothy 6:11-14

2. The Man Of God 1 Timothy 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Flees” from. verse 11; 1 Peter 5:8
“These things” Context
Love of money, greed. 1 Timothy 6:10-11
Fornication. 1 Corinthians 6:9,18; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; Hebrews 13:4; Genesis 39:9
Youthful Lusts. 2 Timothy 2:22; Proverbs 7; Romans 13:13-14
Idolatry. 1 Corinthians 10:14; Romans 1
Anything that distracts. 1 Thessalonians 5:22

3. The Man Of God 1 Timothy 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Follows After.” verse 11
Righteousness (External behavior). Psalms 119:172
Godliness (Internal motivation). 2 Corinthians 7:1; Titus 2:11-12
Faith (Trust). 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1; cf. Romans 10:17

4. The Man Of God 1 Timothy 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Follows After.” verse 11
Love. (Good will). Matthew 22:37-39; John 13:34-35; Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 Corinthians 13:4ff
Patience (Endurance). James 5:7-11
Meekness (Gentleness). James 1:21

5. The Man Of God 1 Timothy 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Fights.” verse 12 Ephesians 6:10ff; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Against fleshly lusts. 1 Peter 1:14; 2:11
Against religious error. 2 Timothy 2:15-18; 4:2ff; Matthew 7:15
Against apathy. Colossians 3:1ff; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Revelation 3:16

6. The Man Of God 1 Timothy 6:11-14
He “Fights.” verse 11
Purpose: “Lay hold on the life eternal.” verse 12
Stay focused. Colossians 3:1-2; Hebrews 12:1-2; Philippians 3:14
Remember “good confession.” Acts 8:37

7. The Man Of God 1 Timothy 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Is Faithful To.” verses 13-14
In the sight of God … Jesus Christ.
“All-seeing eye of God” cf. Genesis 39:9
Serves God, faithful to death. Revelation 2:10
Follows the example of Jesus. Hebrews 12:2ff; 1 Peter 2:23

8. The Man Of God 1 Timothy 6:11-14
Keeps the commandments.
Not just in word, but deed. James 1:22ff; 2:14-18; Galatians 2:20