Day 297 – Titus – Right living in society
“This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.” Titus 3:8 NLT
Read Titus 2:1 to Titus 3:15
Titus’s responsibility in Crete was to appoint elders to maintain proper organization and discipline, so Paul listed the qualities needed for the eldership. Their conduct in their homes revealed their fitness for service in the church, but also elevated the community and made a difference in society.
Christians must be good citizens in society, not just in church. Believers must obey the government and work honestly. How we fulfil our civic duties is a witness to the watching world. Your life in your community and neighbourhood should reflect Christ’s love as much as your church life does. Our society is our daily missionary field.
Prayer: Father, help us to be pillars in our community for You and to live our lives in such a way as to impact our society. May we be the ones people look to for wisdom and leadership in this dark world, and may the Light of Jesus shine through everything we do and say. Amen.
