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But you
Here "you" is singular and refers to Timothy. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)
man of God
"servant of God" or "person who belongs to God"
flee from these things
Paul speaks of these temptations and sins as if they were things that a person could physically run away from. AT: "completely avoid these things" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
these things
Possible meanings of "these things" are 1) the "love of money" or 2) the different teachings, pride, arguments, and the love of money.
Pursue righteousness
"Run after" or "Chase." Paul speaks of righteousness and other good qualities as if they were things that a person could run after. This metaphor is the opposite of "flee from." It means to try your best to obtain something. AT: "Seek to gain" or "Do your best to act in" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)