Monday, October 26, 2009

Titus 3 is a call to do whatever is good. Paul says we must "be ready to do whatever is good" (v.1), those who have trusted in God must "be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good" (v.8), and our people must "learn to devote themselves to doing what is good"(v.14). Doing good is explained as being subject and obedient to authorities, not slandering anyone, being peaceable and considerate, and showing humility toward all men. Paul says that we used to be enslaved to foolishness, disobedience, malice, envy, and hate, but when the kindness and love of God saved us in His mercy, we were justified and now have the hope of eternal life through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.