Scripture: 2 Timothy 2: 22-23

Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.  Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.

Scripture Commentary: Flee evil desires and pursue faith, love, and peace.

Timothy, a young man, was warned to flee anything that produced evil thoughts. Running away is considered cowardly by many. Wise people realize that removing themselves physically from a situation/temptation can be the most courageous and effective action to take.

Do you have recurring temptations that are difficult to avoid? Are there certain situations that stimulate your desire to sin. By physically removing yourself from those situations you decrease your likelihood to sin.

The flesh is weak.

Ask the Lord Jesus Christ for his power to release you from your temptations. Through him, you can make it out, but you will never make it out alone. By living the life God intends for you, you will inevitably surround yourself with fellow Christians and find yourself in an environment that does not tempt you to sin.

Knowing when to run is as important in spiritual battle as knowing when and how to fight. Don’t give in to society’s pressures. Stand up against evil. Live as God wants you to live. Follow God’s truth, and he will never forsake you.

Don’t settle for less than God’s highest and best.

Allow God to use you as his instrument to carry his word to all.

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2 Timothy Chapter 2