Daily Devotions
Titus
"Be careful to maintain good works..."
Text: Titus 3:8
SALVATION AND GOOD WORKS
The apostle Paul made it very clear that salvation is not obtained through good works (Ephesians 2:8-9). However, he also carefully taught that good works must be maintained in the life of the true believer.
“This is a faithful saying, and these things I want
you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed
in God should be careful to maintain good works.
These things are good and profitable to men.”
Titus 3:8
1. “This is a faithful saying”
a) Once again we come across this statement.
b) Paul uses this phrase to highlight an important theological truth commonly believed.
2. “And these things I want you to affirm constantly”
a) Paul had written about many important teachings.
b) These things must be affirmed.
i) Strongly
ii) Constantly
3. “That those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works”
a) These have already declared their faith in God.
b) They stand justified before God.
c) They must demonstrate their faith in God through “good works”.
i) The believers have thought this concept through.
ii) They believe that they must maintain good works.
iii) They make every effort to do good works consciously.
iv) Good works should naturally come about because of having received salvation.
4. “These things are good and profitable to men”
a) Good works are to be maintained for another reason.
b) Good works bring definite benefit to people.
DOING GOOD
This was certainly taught by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. Good works were likened to “light” that shines in the dark.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see
Your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16