LIVE GODLY LIVES FOR CHRIST

PROCLAMATION

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.  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 appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”  Titus 2:11-13 (NIV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words were written by the apostle Paul, under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God, to Titus, his spiritual son.  Paul began this second chapter by instructing Titus what he should teach older men. (Titus 2:1-2)  He followed this with instructions on what to teach older women (Titus 2:3-5), young men (Titus 2:6-8), and slaves. (Titus 2:9-10)  Then Paul told Titus that the grace of God teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and how to live godly lives while we wait for the return of Jesus, The Christ.

 

APPLICATION

The Holy Spirit of God is within all believers and, like Christ, we are in this world but are not of this world. (John 8:23)  We are travelers in this foreign land on our way to a heavenly home.  While we are here, we are to promote the gospel by living godly lives.  Christ gave up His life to redeem us from our sinful wickedness.  We should be eager to please Him to show that we are grateful. (Titus 2:14)  We must learn to say “No” to sinful worldly pleasures, and we must learn to live to the glory of God.