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Church 101: Part 6
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How We Fight
August 16, 2026
How We Fight
August 16, 2026
1 Timothy 6:12, NLT
12 Fight the good fight for the true faith.
12 Fight the good fight for the true faith.
Fight the Good Fight!
1 Timothy 6:20, NLT
20 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you.
20 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you.
What are we fighting against?
- We are fighting against an unhealthy desire to argue.
1 Timothy 6:3-4, NLT
3 Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. 4 Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding.
3 Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. 4 Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding.
1 Timothy 6:4-5, NLT
4 Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. 5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth…
4 Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. 5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth…
• Don’t get drawn into arguments.
1 Timothy 6:20-21, NLT
20…Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. 21 Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness.
20…Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. 21 Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness.
1 Timothy 6:5, NLT
…To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.
…To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.
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https://bcfchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/88895 - We are fighting against an unhealthy desire for riches.
1 Timothy 6:6, NLT
6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
1 Timothy 6:7-9, NLT
7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. 8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. 8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:10, NLT
10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
• Trust in God and give.
1 Timothy 6:17-19, NLT
17 Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.
17 Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.
How do we fight?
1 Timothy 6:11a, NLT
11 But you, Timothy, are a man of God….
11 But you, Timothy, are a man of God….
1. Run from evil temptations.
1 Timothy 6:11b, NLT
….So run from all these evil things….(11b)
….So run from all these evil things….(11b)
2. Pursue a life that pleases God.
1 Timothy 6:11c, NLT
…Pursue righteousness and a godly life,along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
…Pursue righteousness and a godly life,along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
3. Fight for your faith.
1 Timothy 6:12a, NLT
12 Fight the good fight for the true faith….
12 Fight the good fight for the true faith….
1 Timothy 6:13, NLT
13 And I charge you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate…
13 And I charge you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate…
John 18:36, NLT
Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over.… But my Kingdom is not of this world.”
Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over.… But my Kingdom is not of this world.”
4. Hold tightly to your life in Christ.
1 Timothy 6:12b, NLT
….Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.
….Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.
Hold on until Christ returns!
1 Timothy 6:15-16, NLT
15 For at just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
16 He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen.
15 For at just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
16 He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen.
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