Titus 3:7-8, Justified by His Grace

Have you ever been accused of something by someone? Maybe you have faced accusations from someone, and you knew that you were innocent, but you still had to go through the process of proving your innocence. There is no better feeling than when the truth is revealed, and everyone involved must “eat crow” and apologize for falsely accusing you. Now imagine you got your hand caught in the cookie jar and you are accused of something in which you know you are guilty. You go through the process and by a miracle you are exonerated and found innocent. Now that is something to really be excited about, you know you are guilty, yet you are set free. Paul tells Titus that is exactly how every follower of Jesus Christ should feel. We are guilty and deserving of punishment, yet we are justified and seen as innocent before God.

Paul says that our justification (innocence) is only by the generosity and grace of God. We should be shouting from the roof tops and rejoicing that we are not going to receive what we deserve because we are all guilty. He continues by saying he is trustworthy and that such grace should drive us to devote our lives to holy living and doing what is good. This type of behavior is what is expected of believers and it is also what is profitable for everyone. Grace is something that none of us deserve yet it is obtainable for all who accepts it. Jesus paid the price and made a way and all we must do is accept the sacrifice and make Him the Lord of our life. When we do this justification is in our future, as we are washed clean by the blood of Jesus Christ.