Song # 1466.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Paul’s letter to Titus, who was a Gentile convert to Christianity and a fellow worker assisting Paul, we read that we should do good wherever possible. For the Lord has saved us, not by anything that we have done, but by what Christ has done for us.
At one time we were too foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another (Titus 3:3). But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared (Titus 3:4), 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 3:5), whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Saviour (Titus 3:6), so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life (Titus 3:7). Those who have trust in God can devote themselves to doing good (Titus 3:8). But avoid foolish controversies, arguments and quarrels because these are useless (Titus 3:9). Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him (Titus 3:10). You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful, he is self-condemned (Titus 3:11).
Thought for today: give others peace of mind, not a piece of your mind.
Thought for the future: when you know the truth, then you will know what is false. Where will you spend your eternity?