I. Personal - 1 Timothy 6:11-16, 20-21

A. Run away - v.11a, Genesis 39:11, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Corinthians 6:17

B. Run toward - v. 11b
1. Righteousness = personal integrity
2. Godly life = practical piety

C. Fight - v. 12-16
1. We are motivated by eternity - v. 12b
2. We are motivated by the testimony of Jesus - v. 13-16
a. His life - v. 13, Ephesians 5:1-2
b. His return - v. 14
c. His glory - v. 15-16

D. Guard - v. 20-21, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Corinthians 16:13

II. To The Rich - 1 Timothy 6:17-19

A. Be Humble - v. 17a, Deuteronomy 8:17-18

B. Trust God - v. 17b, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:13-21

C. Enjoy blessings - v. 17c, Ecclesiastes 2:24

D. Use what we have for good - v. 18-19, Matthew 6:19-21

My Next Step Today Is – To use what God blesses us with to fight for His kingdom.