Friday, March 11

Titus 2:1-15

Paul writes to Titus - the church must be different if we’re going to have a serious impact on our families - community - nation. The church must be haven - a place of peace in the midst of this dangerous world - a community that testifies of God’s love - His grace - His forgiveness. People need to come here and feel safe. Titus - speak those things - teach the doctrines - that will produce a loving community which will attract others to the Gospel.
In these first 10 verses, Paul encourages Titus to speak with the church about living sound doctrine - example after example - character trait after character trait - how does a godly person live in order to contribute to the church as a safe - loving - gracious community - that testifies of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In verses 11-15 Paul tells us where our ability to live this way comes from.
Put simply - if God is so gracious to us - we can be gracious to each other - and live seeking to encourage and uphold each other in His gracious living.
*taken from Pastor Stephen Muncherian’s series on Titus “The Right Stuff Part Two”

Submitted by Maryellen Cummings