How We Live!

As we consider our lives, there are various directions in which we need to focus our attention. How we live impacts more than just ourselves. Addressing the power of grace in directing our lives, Paul, in his letter to Titus, noted three considerations with regard to our manner of living.

Paul exhorted…
“(11) For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, (12) training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to LIVE SELF-CONTROLLED, UPRIGHT, and GODLY LIVES in the present age,”
( Titus 2:11-12 ESV)

There is more than one facet to the sphere of our life. These three may be considered good qualities for living as Christians. However, they seem to suggest a gaze within, without, and upward.

The first manner of living seems to relate to SELF. We must consider what is going on within us and the kind of self-control that is taking place. We must not allow “worldly passions” to be the influence in our lives.

Secondly, living upright lives appears to be a focus in consideration of our FELLOWMAN. We are to live uprightly (decently, honestly, honorably, respectably) in the sight of and toward those who are around us. Not only does this stand to benefit those among whom we live, work, and play, but also can ultimately cause them to praise God as they witness genuine, un-hypocritical living.

Thirdly, we must always be conscious of God and His Will as we live our daily lives. Godliness is living in a manner worthy of the calling we have received from Him and is to be exhibited in holy actions and words.

May we earnestly consider the manner in which we go about our daily lives in relation to GOD, OTHERS, and OURSELVES. By so doing, we will be blessed, others will be benefited, and God will be praised.

Have a great day MINDFUL OF THIS LIFE’S WHOLE SPHERE!
Carl

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