But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. They are so small that if you are not looking for them you won’t see them, these tiny little flowers called Toothwort (They do kind of look like little teeth.) These were right along the trail, and I know I have walked by them many times on my hikes in the park. But I wasn’t really hiking that day, I was walking slowly in the rain looking for wildflowers. To see these tiny little flowers you have to pursue them.
Paul in this letter to his younger friend and minister, Timothy, first warns him about things that he would need to flee from - things like pride and the love of things. Then he gives him the traits he needs to develop. Just like seeing these small, gentle, white flowers requires slow and intentional looking, these traits or ways of being don’t come naturally, they must be pursed. Prayer Loving Father. Teach me your ways. Develop in me the desire to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness. Amen
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