06/15/2026
Grow In Truth - Weekly Study - The Road to CHANGE
The Charge to CHANGE 1 Timothy 6:11–21
"I give thee charge." That's how Paul opened it. Not a suggestion. A charge. And the charge was never "stay the same."
The man or woman of God is in a constant state of becoming.
STOP 1 — Verses 11–12 | Pursue
"…flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life…" — 1 Timothy 6:11–12
Embrace: Follow after. Avoid: Passivity. Comfort. Running from the fight.
STOP 2 — Verses 13–16 | Obey
"I give thee charge in the sight of God… keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ…" — 1 Timothy 6:13–14
Embrace: Hold the line. Live in His presence. Avoid: Living like the King isn't coming back.
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STOP 3 — Verses 17–19 | Good Intentions
"Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate…" — 1 Timothy 6:17–18
Embrace: Trust the living God. Avoid: Trusting in uncertain riches. Hoarding.
Generosity is a mark of the man of God — but it's a mark you grow into. Not one you wake up with.
STOP 4 — Verses 20–21 | Commit to the Assignment
"O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen." — 1 Timothy 6:20–21
Embrace: Guard the Word. Guard the faith. Guard the call. Avoid: Wandering from the faith.
Spiritual growth is protecting what has been given.
The charge to change is not a one-time action. It's a daily decision.
What are you changing today?
