The Path to Righteous Living

What is the best way to get on a path to God? Titus 2 spells out a plan for righteous living.

2 As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. 2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.

3 Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers.[a] Instead, they should teach others what is good. 4 These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 5 to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes,[b] to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.

6 In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. 7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. 8 Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.

9 Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back 10 or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.

The idea is not to live according to the world but to follow God.

11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. 14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.

Jesus died for our sins and bought us righteousness but we have to do our part.

15 You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say.

Titus 2

Don't wait for another day to follow God's path for you.

You make known to me the path of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11

All glory and honor to my Lord Jesus Christ,

Sherry

I will be linking up with these parties:

Mommy Moments at Life of Faith- Sun evening

The Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims

Moments of Hope at Lori Schumaker

Soul Survival link up

Tuesday Talk with Sarah E. Frazer

Breakthru Linkup at Breakthrough Homeschooling- Tues eve

Tell Us His Story at Jennifer Dukes Lee- Tues eve

Grace Moments at Journeys in Grace

Thought Provoking Thursdays at 3-D Lessons for Life

Grace and Truth at Above the Waves

Fresh Market Friday Crystal Twaddell

Faith and Friends at Counting My Blessings

The Homemaking Party at Classical Homemaking
Friends Sharing Tea at BTTCG

Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups