Matthew Henry Commentary 1 Timothy 6:11-16

"But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses. I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession; that thou keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: which in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honor and power eternal. Amen." — 1 Timothy 6:11-16 (ASV)

It is unbecoming for any men, but especially men of God, to set their hearts on the things of this world; men of God should be occupied with the things of God. There must be a conflict with corruption, and temptations, and the powers of darkness. Eternal life is the crown proposed for our encouragement.

We are called to lay hold on it. To the rich, their dangers and duties concerning the proper use of wealth must especially be pointed out. But who can give such a charge, who is not himself above the love of things that wealth can buy? The appearing of Christ is certain, but it is not for us to know the time.

Mortal eyes cannot bear the brightness of the Divine glory. None can approach Him except as He is made known to sinners in and by Christ. The Godhead is here adored without distinction of Persons, as all these things are properly spoken of the Father, the Son, or the Holy Ghost. God is revealed to us, only in and through the human nature of Christ, as the only begotten Son of the Father.