Ep. 340. Titus | Every Good Deed

EPISODE 340

EVERY GOOD DEED: TITUS

Like the letters directed to Timothy, this is a letter from Paul to Titus, a fellow preacher of the word of God. He gives similar instructions to Titus as those we find in the first letter to Timothy regarding elders and deacons. Paul gives a few more instructions in Chapter Two regarding how older men and women should behave, as well as younger men and women. I think the line that stands out to me the most in this little letter is, "Being justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people." In other words, since we know we have eternal life, live in such a way that demonstrates that truth. Do all things for the glory of God. Live in a way that brings God honor. Living in that manner is a benefit for all people. Contrasted with that are those who stir up division and dissension in the group. Warn such an individual one time and then twice, but after that, have nothing more to do with them. I wonder what our churches would be like if we didn't put up with the people causing division in the body? I suppose in today's world, they'd just go down the road to the next church and cause division there. But as Paul says, "Such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned."

ADDITIONAL READING: James 2; 1 Peter 2:9; Hebrews 11:7; Romans 8:16-17; Philippians 3:9