"Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, … Continue reading Instructions in Godly Living
Author: Sue Love
In Your Direction
Lead me, Lord, in Your direction,Even if it means correction.You have now my full attention,Whate’er You will choose to mention. Do I love You? Absolutely!Will I serve You? Very truly!Will I bow in full submission?Yes, Lord, as You give me vision. Do I care about the othersWho’re my sisters and my brothers?Yes, Lord, I do … Continue reading In Your Direction
What Accords with Sound Doctrine
“But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” (Titus 2:1 ESV) If we are to teach what accords with “sound doctrine,” how do we know what is “sound doctrine” and what is not? First of all we must be in genuine relationship with Jesus Christ by faith in him via dying with him … Continue reading What Accords with Sound Doctrine
By Teaching for Shameful Gain
“For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, ‘Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy … Continue reading By Teaching for Shameful Gain
Elders Must Be Above Reproach
“This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, … Continue reading Elders Must Be Above Reproach
How Can I Serve You?
How can I serve You, Lord?What shall I say?What shall I do for You?Show me this day. I lay my life down now,All now for You.Your witness I will be,Telling what’s true. Surrender all for You,Your will obey,Live holy unto You,Kneel down and pray. I love You more than wordsCan now express.Your servant I will … Continue reading How Can I Serve You?
The Faith of God’s Elect
“Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began and at the proper time manifested in his word through … Continue reading The Faith of God’s Elect
Be Doers of the Word
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was … Continue reading Be Doers of the Word
May God Sanctify You Completely
“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 ESV) Now when it says, “the God of peace,” that word … Continue reading May God Sanctify You Completely
What I’m Thankful For
I’m thankful for the cross of ChristWhere Jesus died for meSo I could die with Him to sinAnd live eternally I’m thankful that He cared for meAnd called me to be HisSo I could serve Him with my lifeAnd do all that He says I’m thankful that He’s chosen meTo serve Him in this waySo … Continue reading What I’m Thankful For
Run With It 