Some really great instruction in very concise form:
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
Titus 3:1-2
Very concise summary of how we should live.
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. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 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,
Titus 3:3-5
We must remember where we came from and how God had undeserved mercy on us. This helps us to live in humility and to reach out to others.
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.
Titus 3:8
Devote to doing good. A life focus.
Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.
Titus 3:10
The three strike rule existed before baseball.
Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.
Titus 3:14 NIV
Doing good, providing for others, productive lives. Nice summary!
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