Genesis 41:1-49; Psalm 18:30-50; Matthew 24:1-28
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11 NKJV
The man or woman of God is marked by what they flee from, and what they follow after. We are to flee from contention and covetousness. These issues are “these things” Paul addresses in verses 3 to 10. We should pursue virtues that are contrary to what the world values. These have to do with godly character and Christ-likeness. They affect how we relate to others and result in putting others first, allowing us to lay hold of eternal life. —Gary McBride
O to be like Thee! Blessed Redeemer,
This is my constant longing and prayer.
Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures,
Jesus Thy perfect likeness to bear.—T. Chisholm