Morning Worship

A GODLY LIFE VERSUS A WORLDLY LIFE

-   Titus 3: 1-11

INTRODUCTION :

Every person who believed and accepted Jesus Christ is bound to show and maintain good works [Titus 3:8].  Submission to authority is an example of a manifestation of good works- submission to God, in His words and the Pastor [Romans 13:1-3].

The authority of the word of God that had been given in the local church should be understood, learned and be made manifest in our lives by submitting unto it. Doing the exactly opposite puts us in the position of putting the laws [word of God] in our hands that is very unacceptable unto God. In reality, some Christians are deemed to be guilty in committing such actions, disobeying God and using His words for their own interests.

We are in the times that people puts a very large amount of importance to the so called "human rights.” Human rights that depicts only "I will do whatever I want in my life, anyway, I will be the one who will suffer the consequences of my actions.” It gives emphasis on a person yielding to the things that only serves his or her interest on the freedom that he or she wants in his or her life. It would be hard for a Christian if he or she’ll be having the same sentiments on freedom like the world do.

How to live a godly life in the midst of this wicked world?

--The answer is in Romans 1:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God. ” The only problem would be our willingness to obey in God’s words.

Why do we need to live a godly life?

--Being a child of God, the character of our Father should be seen also in us. As the bearers of light we should not continue to live in darkness but a life that is well pleasing with God.

How to live a godly life as a

believer?

1. Let us learn to maintain good works.

In Titus 3:14 Take note of the word "maintain” which speaks of consistency, doing good works until the Lord came. He has said it because humans, specifically Filipinos [tied in the influence of our culture having the trait of "Ningas-kugon”], showing a lot of eagerness and efforts in the beginning of the task and eventually decreases that may come to a point of cessation or neglect of the act. This trait should not hinder us from obeying God in maintaining our good works.

2. Be careful to maintain good works.

[Titus 3:8] We must be cautious in maintaining good works by consulting always the word of God or the man of God [Pastor] for us to have guidance. Doing good works should be combined with humbleness always.

3. Be ready to every good works. [Titus 3:1]

To whom we live a godly life?

It is offered especially to God.

[2 Timothy 2:19, Romans 12:1,2] Remove the wrong premises to our motivations to live a godly life. The truth must be followed. We are only able to do good works because God help us to do so [Philippians 2:13].

It is offered particularly to the unbelievers.

             [Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:9-17] The life that we are living is being watched by the people around us. Maintaining good works tells the people whom we deem to be- children of God and light of this world. Let us pattern our lives in the example set by Jesus Christ.

It is offered basically to fellow believers.

 [2 Timothy 2:21, Ephesians 2:10] God wants us to be a vessel unto honor, always ready to do good works especially to our fellow believers.

It is offered personally to ourselves.

[2 Timothy 3:16,17 James 2:17] Doing good works gives us a sense of joy in our hearts.