Devote Yourselves to What is Good

Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives. Titus 3:14

In this verse, Paul is talking to a leader; actually, a leader of leaders. He’s telling him what he expects of his leaders. He’s telling him what message he wants passed down the lines of authority through Titus to them.

The message? Structure your life so you can respond to urgent needs around you on moment’s notice.

Paul wanted the believers in Crete to know that God expected them to care for each other. He expected them to keep their overhead at a minimum and to have enough disposal income and time to stop what they’re doing and give themselves to the care of others.

It seems that Paul knew nothing about a version of Christianity that allows Christians to be too busy, too important or too financially obligated to be able to help others.

Doing good—especially the doing good for others—is something we’re commanded to devote ourselves too. It’s not for our spare time or our spare pennies. It’s a priority.

Looks like I need to reconsider my priorities . . . again. How about you?

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