Tag Archives: discipleship

Heirs and Hope

That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Titus 3:7

Reading:

Titus 3

What is my spirit toward authority and those who wield it?

Do I place the correct value on gentleness and meekness?

When I need washing, do I know it…and ask God to do it?

How careful am I “to maintain good works” (and how do I do that)?

Will I avoid subjects and discussions that are empty and without profitability?

What shall I do about the heretic who has some “good teaching” to offer?

Who have I helped recently?

[The Scriptures say in Titus 3:14 -- Learn to maintain good works...be not unfruitful]
from Titus 3:14

Babbling Along

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

2 Timothy 2:16

Reading:

2 Timothy 2:2:1-6, 15-26

What do I know about being strong in grace?

How are the affairs of this life affecting me?

Who is enjoying the fruits of my life?

Am I exerting myself to stand approved before God?

“Depart from iniquity” — How do I purpose to do that today?

Of what do I need to purge myself?

In my fleeing and following, am I doing so “with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart”?

Why should I be gentle and meek toward others?

Do I consider myself at risk of the devil’s snare?

[The Scriptures say in 2 Timothy 2:21 -- Be a vessel unto honour]
from 2 Timothy 2:21
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