Titus, 3
11. Knowing that he, that is such an one, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned by his own judgment.
11. Knowing that he, that is such an one, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned by his own judgment.
Titus 3 is a chapter that talks about how Christians should behave in the face of authorities and non-Christians, as well as the importance of avoiding strife and divisions in the church. It is also emphasized the need to practice good works and avoid bad ones. Next, five verses related to these themes:
Proverbs 24:21: "He fears the Lord, my son, and the king, and do not put yourself with those who seek change." This verse talks about the importance of respecting authority, both divine and human, and not joining the rebels seeking change.
Romans 13:1: "The whole soul is subject to the superior authorities; for there is no authority that does not come from God; and the authorities that exist were ordained by God." Here it is emphasized the importance of being subject to the higher authorities, as they were established by God.
Galatians 5:19-21: "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are: adultery, fornication, impurities, lust, idolatry, sneakers, enmities, porphias, emulations, iras, hajas, dissections, heresies, envy, homicides , drunkenness, gluttony, and things similar to them, about which I declare you, as I said before, that those who commit such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. " This verse talks about the importance of avoiding bad works, which can lead to perdition.
1 Timothy 6:4: "It is superb, it knows nothing, but delirious about words and words of words, which are born envy, porns, blasphemies, suspicious bad," here is emphasized the importance of avoiding vain strife and discussions, Which can generate envy, porns and other bad things.
1 Peter 2:12: "Having your honest procedure among the Gentiles; so that, in what they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, glorify God on the day of visitation, for the good works they observe in you." This verse talks about the importance of practicing good works before non-Christians, so that they can glorify God.
“Reflita no que escreve, pois o Senhor vai lhe pedir contas disso.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina