Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. —Titus 3:1–7
The hope of every believer is anchored in Christ; therefore, your life should
your
with Him.
Paul gave instruction to Titus to remind believers that the salvation they received should
What does a life that reflects your relationship with Christ look like? We can see three reminders…
1. Remember the responsibility you have to live as
We are to be ready for
Where believers come into contact with other people, they are to embody the highest ideals of human virtue as they imitate the pattern of behavior embodied by Christ Himself. —Philip Towner
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. —Galatians 6:10
2. Remember the conditions from which you have been
3. Remember the
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. —Romans 8:16–17
The hope of every believer is anchored in Christ; does your life