| | Titus 3:1-25 1Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.
3At
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. 4But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5he
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, 6whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. 8This
is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that
those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to
doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for
everyone.
9But
avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels
about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 10Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. 11You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
Final Remarks
12As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there. 13Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need. 14Our
people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order
that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive
lives.
15Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Grace be with you all.
1. What memory comes to mind when you think of being disobedient as a child?
-being sent to the corner, or my room
2. Why do you think Paul again stresses "doing good" (verses 1, 8, 14)?
What about human nature makes such reminders necessary (verse 3)?
-if you have real faith you will do works-without works your faith
will fall and we need to demonstrate our love for Christ to others; we
are/were all foolish and deceived living in and of the world
3. What do verses 4-7 say about God's character? About His work in us?
-He is saving, compassionate and merciful, He has done a
miraculous work in us-cleansing us, making us whole, forgiving us, and
making us heirs to His Kingdom
4. Over the past year, where do you sense growth in leading a "productive" life for God (verse 14)?
-doing mission work, sponsoring a compassion child, being a light in my own school & youth group
5. What is God saying to you in this passage?
-quit straying, come home & do what is good & shine his light
6. How can I/we help you in prayer this week?
-KOSOVO
Again, these are just my opinions & my answers for these guided
reading-like questions. You are not pressured to answer these
questions, only if you wish to do so
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