Archive for March 5th, 2007
The engine which drives
What drives our Christian living?
Paul listed seven qualities expected of Christian citizens: (1) to be subject to rulers and authorities; (2) to be obedient (cf. Rom. 13:1-7); (3) to be ready to do whatever is good (cf. Eph. 2:10; 2 Tim. 3:17); (4) to slander no one; (5) to be peaceable and (6) considerate; and (7) to show true humility toward all men. A Christian citizen should be an influence for good in the community in every way, demonstrating the loveliness of Christ to all through courteous and gracious behavior. This is precisely the lifestyle that results from understanding God’s grace. In other words the instructions in Titus 2:15-3:2 must be seen as concrete examples of the behavior required of one who understands God’s grace (2:11-14).
