June 24 – Pursue, Don’t Just Avoid

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from 1 Timothy 6:11–12, where Paul exhorts Timothy, “But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.” This message reminds listeners that the Christian life is not merely about trying harder to avoid sin or eliminate bad habits. While believers are certainly called to flee from ungodliness, Pastor Brandon emphasizes that freedom is found not primarily through focusing on what we are leaving behind, but by pursuing the One we are called to follow. Since it is impossible to move in two opposite directions at the same time, a life devoted to chasing after Jesus naturally leads us away from the things that once entangled us. Rather than becoming consumed with failure or endlessly striving to overcome the flesh, believers are invited to set their hearts on Christ and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and godliness. As we run after Jesus with all our hearts, He transforms us into His image and leads us into the freedom He desires for our lives.Today’s Reading:June 24 – 2 Kings 11–12; 2 Chronicles 24; 1 Timothy 6