This morning we continue in our study through the letter of Paul to Titus as we consider Titus 3:1-11. After giving instructions to Titus about godly living in the home in chapter two, now in chapter three the Apostle Paul gives instructions to the church in how they relate to the world. The text could be organized into three main sections. First, there’s instructions on Christian living among outsiders (vv. 1-2). Secondly, there's teaching about who we were and what God has done (vv. 3-7). Thirdly, there’s instructions on what Titus is to insist on, what he’s to avoid, and who he’s to reject (vv. 8-11). This structure emphasizes that the gospel is the basis for godly living and the baseline for the church. The gospel shapes our public witness and is to be the standard by which we evaluate doctrine and differing voices. The gospel is to be kept central for both our public witness and doctrinal purity in unity. We are to be godly and do good works in the world to display the difference the gospel makes. 

May God help us to be careful to devote ourselves to good works, to living in such a way that does good to others, builds them up, shows the difference the gospel makes. May this grace activate us, may this mercy mold us into people ready to do good works.