Just A Few Of My Thoughts …

“Remind people to respect their governmental leaders on every level as law-abiding citizens and to be ready to fulfill their civic duty. And remind them to never tear down anyone with their words or quarrel, but instead be considerate, humble, and courteous to everyone. How true and faithful is this message! I want you to especially emphasize these truths, so that those who believe in God will be careful to devote themselves to doing good works. It is always beautiful and profitable for believers to do good works. But avoid useless controversies, genealogies, pointless quarrels, and arguments over the law, which will get you nowhere. After a first and second warning, have nothing more to do with a divisive person who refuses to be corrected. For you know that such a one is entwined with his sin and stands self-condemned. Encourage the believers to be passionately devoted to beautiful works of righteousness by meeting the urgent needs of others and not be unfruitful.” Titus 3:1-2,8-11,14 TPT

As Christians, we are to obey our civil laws, although within our hearts, our first allegiance is with Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We are to be careful with our words, so as not to tear anyone apart, instead, we are to be humble, considerate, and courteous to all. We are encouraged to do good works by meeting the needs of others and being fruitful in all we do.

In this passage, the Apostle Paul is instructing Titus, just as he had Timothy, on how to deal with leadership, stating that believers should devote themselves to doing good. Paul states that our good works are true indications of our faith, our service, and our love for God. We are to stay away from pointless quarrels and arguments, instead, be considerate and courteous to all, as we continue to love and serve him, seeking his peace, as we remain in the asking.

Heavenly Father, help us to remember the importance of serving You with passion, as we continue to spread your truths, and be ever so thankful.

In Christ Love
Margaret