Doing What is Good

Scripture:  Titus 3:1-15  (NIV)

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 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, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Final Remarks

As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there. Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need. Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.

Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith.
      Grace be with you all.

comment:  my dad always use to talk about the "filly lu lu" bird.  the one that always flies backwards.  y'all ever seen one of those suckers.  

here we go, ok?  

god:  that was/is/will always be a good thing.

all religions are good, for most people.  all religions have bad people.  some more than others.

religions can only go so far, and then a person's personal creator must take charge, of the individual's life, if they want god's will to be fulfilled; fulfilled mansions - my father's house has many mansions.

the most dominate message in anonymous recovery was, many years ago, "god means Good Orderly Direction."

ergo, the steps, in order.

and maybe that should also be applied, to some of the directories - subject's index page - linked to the "archives" web page, on the noahhite web site.  then all people will be up to speed, so to speak, and not feel left out, like the people on the WRONG feel, at times.

Prayer:  heavenly father, we praise you for letting your principles enter our lives, as we learn how to follow suggestions, and directions.