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GRACE TEACHES US TO SAY NO TO UNGODLINESS AND WORLDY PASSIONS

By Deborah Freeman — 2 years ago
SCRIPTURE READING :  
Titus 2:11-14 NIV 
 “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”
 As recipients of God’s grace, we are empowered by the same grace to live in a new way that glorifies Him. We must embrace the grace of God to train us further to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions and to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly.
 We must embrace the Grace of God to teach us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions!
To live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age is in one’s interest.
Jesus gave Himself for us to redeem us from iniquity and make us His people “who are zealous for good deeds.
 Oh yes! The salvation Jesus brings is not only about forgiveness but also about transformation.
Transformation may not happen overnight, but it is a long, painstaking process as we mature.
Among  the ungodliness and worldly passions” we are to renounce are disobedience, waywardness, being slaves to various passions and pleasures that don’t glorify God, passing our days in malice and envy, despicably hating one another.”
Where do such “worldly passions” still enslave us today? In the constant lure of consumption and acquisition? In the desire for power and control over others? Is fear, that drives us to demonize those who differ from us?
In contrast to being driven by worldly passions, we are to live lives that are “self-controlled, upright, and godly. It is to be obedient ready for every good work that honors God, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show courtesy to everyone.”
We always need to be concerned about how our words and actions reflect on the church and either help or hinder our God-given mission.
Our relationships with one another, with the communities in which we live, and with the world should reflect the love of God in Jesus Christ, “who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for Himself a people of His own who are zealous for good deeds.
Our transformation is still a work in progress. And it comes only from the one who enters into our humanity in humility and love Lord Jesus Christ.
 *PRAYER*
Oh Lord, transform us into your very likeness. For you created us for your pleasure. Empower us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions to your glory. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen!
 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us now and for evermore, Amen!
 *God bless you for joining us today. Your life shall never be the same. Amen*
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