Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth
salvation hath appeared to all men, Titus 2:12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and
worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present
world;
We live in a
generation where Christians understand grace more than the Grace Giver. I often
hear people saying I will sin and ask for mercies because we are under grace. The
issue is that most Christian leaders are not teaching the true Word . Some ministers of God pick
the Word out of context to fit their own desires.
- Grace does not mean we should live anyhow.
- Grace does not mean God condones sin.
- Grace does not give us the license to sin.
- Grace does not mean we can live like the unbelievers.
- Grace does not mean we should not live in righteousness.
- Grace does not mean that we can follow the path of the unrighteous.
- Grace does not mean we should not obey the Word of God.
God gave the law to Moses, but Grace and truth came by our Lord and Master Jesus Christ (See John 1:17). The first sermon
Jesus Christ preached was repentance. Let’s read together.
Matthew
4:12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into
Galilee;
Matthew
4:13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the
sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim :
Matthew
4:14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet , saying,
Matthew
4:15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim , by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;
Matthew
4:16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in
the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
Matthew
4:17 FROM THAT TIME JESUS BEGAN TO PREACH , AND TO SAY, REPENT: FOR THE KINGDOM
OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND.
The Grace Giver started
His ministry with teachings of repentance because without repentance grace will
not function effectively. There are several people in our churches today who live in ignorance. They appoint people into leadership positions with no repentance. How can the Christian
repent if the leaders have not? Most Christians are using the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ as a license to sin. This is one of the reasons we hear
of evil activities. Sexual immorality and corruption are abounding in many
churches and in different organizations because people are abusing grace teachings.
We have to understand the real meaning of Grace.
- Grace means we are at liberty to live in the total righteousness of Jesus Christ.
- Grace means God has given us the power to dominate sin.
Grace means God has given us undeserved mercies to approach His throne.- Grace has allowed us to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
- Grace has opened the door for the Holy Spirit to live with us.
- Grace has opened the door for the Holy Spirit to live in us.
- Grace means we
to fellowship with God.are highly favoured - Grace means we should walk in the light of the Word.
When you read
from the book of Titus chapter two verses eleven to number twelve, you get to
understand that, the grace of our Lord Jesus has brought salvation to the entire world. We did not deserve to live with God, but His mercies and favour located
us through His Grace. Paul further states that we should hate wickedness and
the desire not to get temporal possession but should seek the kingdom blessings.
We should live with a sound mind. We should walk in the path of righteousness
and holiness. Grace has given us the liberty to live in holiness because the Holy
Spirit lives in our heart. Meditate on these scriptures.
Romans
6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law,
but under grace.
Romans
6:15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under
grace? God forbid.
DIVINE
KEY: “WITHOUT HOLINESS NO MAN SHALL SEE THE LORD.”
(Hebrews
12:14)
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