July 31 - Titus 3.1-11
July 31 - Titus 3.1-11
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Doing Helpful Things Titus 3 Remind your people to obey the rulers and authorities and not to be rebellious. They must always be ready to do something helpful 2and not say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone. 3We used to be stupid, disobedient, and foolish, as well as slaves of all sorts of desires and pleasures. We were evil and jealous. Everyone hated us, and we hated everyone. 4God our Savior showed us
how good and kind he is.
5He saved us because
of his mercy,
 and not because
of any good things
that we have done.
 God washed us by the power
of the Holy Spirit.
He gave us new birth
and a fresh beginning.
 6 God sent Jesus Christ
our Savior
to give us his Spirit.
7Jesus treated us much better
than we deserve.
He made us acceptable to God
and gave us the hope
of eternal life.
8This message is certainly true.  These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.
9But don't have anything to do with stupid arguments about ancestors. And stay away from disagreements and quarrels about the Law of Moses. Such arguments are useless and senseless.
10Warn troublemakers once or twice. Then don't have anything else to do with them.
11You know that their minds are twisted, and their own sins show how guilty they are.
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