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Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone. Titus 3:1-2 NLT
Someday, if God delays Jesus’ return, historians may call the early twenty-first century “the age of anger.” You can’t read the news, skim social media, consume entertainment—maybe even step out in public—without being exposed to arguments, name calling, and outright violence. Though none of those things are new, they seem to be metastasizing, putting all of society on edge.
The good news is that this is an excellent time for Christian men to be…well, Christian men. When the apostle Paul wrote the words of today’s scripture to Titus, the younger man was ministering on the Mediterranean island of Crete, a place filled with “liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.” In this case, Paul was simply quoting the words of “one of Crete’s own prophets” (Titus 1:12).
How could Titus affect such a culture? By being respectful of government officials, following the3 law, generously and courteously helping others. Picking fights and insulting his fellow citizens would certainly not help.
As fellow followers of Jesus, we know His command to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). The expectati0on is clear. But how is our commitment to obey it?
Prayer: Please, Lord, use me to show Your love to this angry world. I want people to know Your peace.
Someday, if God delays Jesus’ return, historians may call the early twenty-first century “the age of anger.” You can’t read the news, skim social media, consume entertainment—maybe even step out in public—without being exposed to arguments, name calling, and outright violence. Though none of those things are new, they seem to be metastasizing, putting all of society on edge.
The good news is that this is an excellent time for Christian men to be…well, Christian men. When the apostle Paul wrote the words of today’s scripture to Titus, the younger man was ministering on the Mediterranean island of Crete, a place filled with “liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.” In this case, Paul was simply quoting the words of “one of Crete’s own prophets” (Titus 1:12).
How could Titus affect such a culture? By being respectful of government officials, following the3 law, generously and courteously helping others. Picking fights and insulting his fellow citizens would certainly not help.
As fellow followers of Jesus, we know His command to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). The expectati0on is clear. But how is our commitment to obey it?
Prayer: Please, Lord, use me to show Your love to this angry world. I want people to know Your peace.
