Looking for the Lord

The Christian can change his style of living because he has changed his focus. Instead of focusing on the here and now, he is expectantly awaiting the return of the Savior (Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 16:22; Revelation 22:20). His hope is in Christ and the glory he promised. Like Paul, the Christian faithfully stays the course knowing Christ will reward him with an eternal crown (1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 5:1-5; Colossians 1:27; 2 Timothy 4:6-8).

The Lord gave hope by paying the ransom price to buy sinful man out of bondage (Acts 20:28). Such bondage came because of man's lawless deeds (1 Timothy 1:9; 2 Corinthians 5:15). He cleanses those who come to him. He consecrates them to perform good works in his service (Titus 2:14; Ephesians 2:8-10; Ezekiel 37:23). Paul urged Titus to speak these things about the Christian life with authority. He was to exhort others to follow such instruction. No one should be allowed to despise the instruction because it came from God (Titus 2:15).

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