Titus 3

* Christian Living

- What reminders did Paul tell Titus to give to the people regarding the Christian way of living? [3:1-2, 9-11]

Answer:  Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.  Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.

- Give examples of foolish controversies or arguments that are useless and unprofitable and that we should avoid?

Answer: gossips, rumors and controversial scandals

- Expound verse 14 even further and in your own words. give its importance and how you apply it in your life?

Answer:   Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.

* A Trustworthy Saying

- Paul wanted Titus to "stress these things" [NIV], what are they and why is it so important? [3:3-8]

Answer:  At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,  he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,  whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,  so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.  This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.