Seeking Jesus First Aug. 12, 2025

Remember These Things…

“Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.” (Titus 3:1–8, NKJV)

• Submit to those who have authority in your life and be obedient.
• Be ready for every good work.
• Speak evil of no one.
• Be peaceable.
• Be gentle.
• Be humble towards all people.

We were sinners and it was God’s kindness that made a way for us to be saved and forgiven. He didn’t require us to earn our salvation through good works, but He expects us to live our lives in a godly manner now that we have ben given a new life. Our godly life is a testimony to the goodness of God. Our kindness toward others is proof of God’s kindness towards all. Our humility is proof that we are not boasting in our own flesh but we are boasting in The LORD. We are boasting in The LORD when we imitate Him as His dear children.