Scripture: Titus 3:1-2 & 9-15

Do Good Works Outside the Church

Submit to Authorities

“Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.” (v1)

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1)

Avoid Quarreling and Slander

“to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” (v2)

“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” (Colossians 4:5-6)

Do Good Works Inside the Church

Submit to Authorities

“Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.” (Titus 2:15)

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account.” (Hebrews 13:17)

Avoid Quarreling and Division

“Avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.” (v9)

“Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers . . . avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene.” (2 Timothy 2:14-17)