Learn to devote ourselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives

Titus 3:1-15

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.

Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.

Why?

Not only in church but also in this world Christians should be subject to rulers and authorities, ready to do whatever is good.

Before the love of Jesus Christ came to us we were the same as others in this world. But now we have the life of the Holy Spirit, we should do the right things, devote ourselves to do what is good, and provide for urgent needs.

How?

Do my best to do the right thing and intimidate the mind and heart of the Lord.