2 Timothy 2:22 (CB)

So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Running away is sometimes considered cowardly. But wise people realize that removing themselves physically from temptation can often be the most courageous action to take. Timothy, a young man, was warned to flee anything that produced evil thoughts. Do you have a recurring temptation that you find difficult to resist? Remove yourself physically from any situation that stimulates your desire to sin. Knowing when to run is as important in spiritual battle as knowing when and how to fight (1 Timothy 6:11). Run from sin and temptation; run to Christ (righteousness, faith, love, peace); and, run with those who pray and sincerely desire to live for God’s glory alone. Soli Deo Gloria. God will not share his glory with another (Is. 42:8).