Verse of the Day 10/29

Through the Bible - Jeremiah 27-28, Titus 2   Good morning, I was reading this morning in John 21 where Jesus asked Peter 3 times "do you love me".  Each time Peter responded by saying that he did love Jesus.  Each time Jesus responded with a different answer, a different command.  Jesus said to him, "feed my lambs", "tend my sheep", and "follow me".   These words weren't meant just for Peter.  In effect we are all asked these same questions.  Recalling yesterday's veres from 2 Timothy 3 we are told that the Word of God  will "prepare and equip his people to do every good work." NLT   Think of that.  What are we doing in these areas?  What examples can you think of?  First of all, teaching our kids and those "younger in the faith" about God's Word,   The tending involves caring for others in any number of ways, be a "good Samaritan", the third is to follow Him, to emulate Him, to live our lives in the power, the grace He provides to live for Him. In today's New Testament reading in Titus 2 Paul is encouraging Titus in these same areas.  We'll go there for today's verse. Titus 2:6 In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. 7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.  NLT It's a tall order and one that should be taken seriously.  We are told to be an example to those around us and to imitate Christ while doing so.  The teaching involves more than doctrine it involves every aspect of living.   I've heard it said before that our children don't learn about our faith in direct teaching to them but it is caught by them in seeing how we live..  They learn to imitate us.  It is sobering, in fact the words for "live wisely" here in the NLT are translated "sober minded" in the NKJV.   What opportunities will you have today to teach, to tend, and to follow Christ today?   In Christ, Mike Titus 2:1-3:1 Promote Right Teaching 2 As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. 2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience. 3 Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good. 4 These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 5 to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. 6 In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. 7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. 8 Teach the truth so that your teaching can't be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. 9 Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back 10 or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way. 11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. 14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. 15 You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don't let anyone disregard what you say.  NLT