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Sunday, August 19, 2007

Titus 3:2

Doing What Is Good
1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no-one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility towards all men.3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

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But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Saviour, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

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This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

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But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. 11 You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Sigh. I just wanted a reminder.

 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Found your blog through BookMooch - I am down the road in Bainbridge - not many bloggers in this part of the world!

Lisa~ said...

Good morning sunshine! Dont we all.... want to remember this passage....

Not sure what your feeling right now.... but I ((((big hugs from lisawa))))

Lisawa~

Anonymous said...

Jessica,
Wow - what a great mosaic by your little love! I would love to see it in person.

If you have any time or inclination to hear another religious broadcast, this week's podcast has received some glowing reviews on other blogs (Miz Booshay, for one!). It's about marriage, and it's very non-denominational, and it seems to be striking a chord, thanks be to God!

Peace - you always inspire me!