“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”
Paul is telling Titus to be sure to instruct continually that believers in Jesus Christ need to be doing good deeds for their fellow man. We are saved so we can serve.
We are to be devoting ourselves to good works, acts of kindness, sacrifices of time and energy, and flowing benevolences with our finances to aid others in this life.
The Message Bible says: “You can count on this. I want you to put your foot down. Take a firm stand on these matters so that those who have put their trust in God will concentrate on the essentials that are good for everyone.”
We, who have our faith fixed on God, must be careful to set an example of good actions for the world to see that Jesus is reaching out to them with His love.
For these contributions are not only good in themselves, and useful to mankind, but are real witnesses of our faith in Jesus. Our faith without good works is lifeless.
I am saved to serve. I maintain good deeds to show Jesus’ love to those around me.
- Reading Plan A: Colossians 1
- Reading Plan B: 2 Corinthians 7
- Reading Plan C: Isaiah 41-42; Colossians 1
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.