Verse of the Day 10/31

Titus 3:2  They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.  New Living Translation (NLT)

 

The Bible reading plan that I follow recently brought me through Titus.  Today's verse was fitting for our thoughts over the past few days as well as the "political season" that we are in.  In Titus, Paul is giving instructions on the qualifications for elders, for overseers of the church.  As we look at the various candidates for political office, they are seeking to become overseers for us in our government.

 

As you hear and watch political adds over the coming week hold them up to these words, "they must not slander anyone", "avoid quarreling", "be gentle" and show "true humility" to everyone.  It is sad when you look at the caustic political environment.  But before we try to hold the politicians to these standards we must first ask ourselves, how am I doing in these areas.  How are we

 

As he closes out the chapter, Paul charges his readers, including us with these words:

 

Titus 3:14  And let our own [people really] learn to apply themselves to good deeds (to honest labor and honorable employment), so that they may be able to meet necessary demands whenever the occasion may require and not be living idle and uncultivated and unfruitful lives.  Amplified Bible (AMP)

 

Let's not be living "idle, uncultivated and unfruitful lives, but get in the game, be engaged, be productive by doing good.

 

In Christ,
Mike

 

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Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace  NIV

 

Titus 3:1-5  New Living Translation (NLT)  Do What Is Good

 

3:1 They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. 2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

 

3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.

 

4 But—"When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, 5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.