"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope; the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good." Titus 2:11-14 (NIV)
The Apostle Paul is writing to Titus to give personal encouragement to the young pastor that he was to pass on to the leaders of the church, and to the people, regarding Christian living.
While we wait for the blessed hope, the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we are to live a Christ-like, godly lives in this present sinful age. We are to exercise self-control, walk upright, and deny ungodly worldly passions and pleasures. We should be eager to do that which is good and we should avoid that which is not good. Remember that we are in this world, but not of this world. Jesus is coming back for His Church, and we should live like we want to go with Him when He leaves the next time.
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