Doing what is good...
In the short chapter 3 of Titus, “do what is good” is repeated 3 times...
“Be ready to do what is good”
Titus 3:1b
“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.”
“Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.”
Titus 3:8,14
We are to be ready...
Doing Good things is excellent and profitable...
It provides urgent needs...
It is productive living...
I once heard that one way to combat depression is to look for ways to help others...doing good things...makes us feel useful and productive, seeing others taken care of sends good messages to our heart and soul...
I picture a child whom I saw in South America, when I pack an Operation Christmas Child box...the smile, the joy...it brings joy to me...profitable...productive...
But, most of all, by doing good in the name of Jesus, brings glory to God...thank YOU that you have provided us ways to do good...
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:8-9
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Psalm 37:3
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply — and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17
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