Titus 3:8-14 8 This
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.
9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies
and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are
unprofitable and useless.10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn
them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. 11 You
may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.
12 As 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. 13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on
their way and see that they have everything they need. 14 Our people
must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide
for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.
Titus 3:8 (NIV) Paul
wrote, “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.”
Several years ago a fire destroyed a church in my town. The
fire raged through the night. Firefighters worked for more than 13 hours to
contain it. The next day’s newspaper featured an article about the fire. In the
story, the church’s pastor described how members of his congregation felt: “Our
members are devastated, but we know we will rebuild our church.”
Soon after the newspaper story, people from the community began
donating money, furniture, musical instruments, and other items to the
congregation. Within two years, members of the church had built a brand new
sanctuary. Once again, an article in the newspaper told about the church, and
it quoted members who thanked the community for its outpouring of donations. “I
am amazed at the goodwill and love people have shared with us,” one of the
members said.
God’s word encourages us to do good deeds and to show
kindness toward others. Christ loved us so much that he gave his life for us.
Through our works of love and kindness, we express our love for Christ and show
that we belong to him.
Thought for today:
What good works have I practiced?
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