Issue 12 - Day 4

Titus 1

Titus 1:14-16
14)  Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
15)  Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
16)  They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Do you keep the word of God? Even just the ten commandments? One of these, “do not take the name of the Lord in vain” was broken by the people of Crete. I am becoming more well known in our area as the pastor of the church. If one of my daughters does something really bad at school then this will reflect badly on me, our family, and the church. She will have taken my name in vain. This is the meaning of the commandment.

Some people set more store by moral stories and the wisdom of man than in God. If you listen to their words, they talk the talk of a believer. You may have sat next to such a person on a Sunday morning, or even be one yourself. The real tell is what happens on Monday morning. How do you act towards your boss, your teacher, your parents or your friends? When there is opportunity to do something good, are you found missing? When asked to do something, do you do it straight away?

Stay away from such people, and do not listen to them. More importantly, let your actions match your words. If you say you are a christian, act like a christian. People have high expectations of christians, so don’t let them, or yourself down. We are called to be holy, to be set apart for, and by God. Demonstrate therefore, to those around you, that difference in your life. Let the power of God, and his ways fill you daily.