“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Titus 2:11-14
Our gratitude towards the Lord should grow greater and greater with each passing day. One should cultivate gratitude in their heart and then that which is cultivated in their heart will shine like a flame upon their face that no veil could ever cover. When gratitude is cultivated in one’s heart, it will be lived out in one’s life. Where God’s grace is found, God’s mercy is seen. This will be our motivation to please God with the new birth we have received in Christ Jesus. It is God’s grace that disciplines us so that we can live lives that glorify Him.
So how should we live? We are to deny ungodliness (That which is contrary to God) and worldly lusts; which has to do with the world system, or the ways of the world. We are called to a threefold approach from our Scripture; live soberly (restraint or self-control), righteously and godly. We are not to be conformed to this world (Romans 12:1-2); there should be a difference that is apparent to all of those around us. If we are just blending in we need to examine our lives and if one is saved it will not take the Holy Spirit long to convict you of your sins. A life that has been changed is evidence of the power of God on display.
I recently read, “Salvation is not only a change in position (set free from sin), but it is also a change in attitude, appetite, ambition, and action.” How are you living your life? Self-examination from time to time will be a sure fire way to know where you stand. You will either be on the world’s road or the Lord’s path.
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