Category: Titus
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Future Thoughts
James 4:13-14 “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring . . . Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live and do this…
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A Faith that Works
Titus 3:14 “And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.” There is much in the Christian life that must be learned not by hearing, but by doing. There is always a danger that we think we are growing in our faith simply…
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Two Types of Questions and How to Answer Them
Titus 3:9 “But avoid foolish controversies . . . “ You’ve heard it said, “There’s no such thing as a stupid question.” Maybe you heard such a statement from one of your school teachers. Typically, when such a statement is made, it’s in the sense that the teacher wants you to understand the subject. He or…
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Motives
Titus 3:8 “The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.” In the verse above it is important to note that Paul uses the word “insist” to place…
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A Personal Testimony
Titus 3:3-7 “For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy,…
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True Spiritual Growth
Titus 3:1-2 “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” I can recall the moment so very well. It was an evening many years…
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Some Instructions Regarding Political Leaders
Titus 3:1-2 “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities . . . to speak evil of no one” There are some things in this world that seemingly everyone does. There are some things that are so commonplace that we never give a second thought to whether they are right or wrong. We almost never…
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The Things NOT Better Left Unsaid
Titus 2:15 “Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.” “Some things are better left unsaid,” is a phrase you’ve probably heard. It means that some things, if they are said, will only lead to trouble. A similar idea is expressed when people say, “It’s ok to discuss anything but religion…
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Things Profitable for All
Titus 3:8 “The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.” If you are a Christian, when is the last time that you’ve done something beneficial for another…
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Cart Before the Horse?
Titus 2:11-12 “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age” You’ve heard the expression, “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” A similar expression is this one: “First things first.” These sayings are talking about the fact that…
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