Titus 2 Say “No” to ungodliness Part 25


Titus 2:11-13 

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope – the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

We’ve learned that the grace of God came to us through Jesus Christ and appeared to all men, therefore, no one can give excuse or deny this truth. But our text has more to say. Grace should have a profound effect on us and “It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives”. God’s grace stirs in our hearts a longing for good which will lead to the very thing Paul has been trying to teach us about: Christian living. The grace that saves us also disciplines us. Our lives must and will be marked by devotion and thankfulness to God. Mankind is enslaved to their own sinful desires and worldly passions, but when, by grace, we realize how great our need for grace truly is, we also realize how amazing God’s grace truly is. It is the grace of God working in us, through the Holy Spirit, that causes us to live a new life. We are no longer enslaved to sin because we were purchased and justified by Christ’s work. The continuing work of sanctification in us causes us to live in accordance with God’s word. We are God’s and therefore want to please Him. The grace of God teaches us to say No, however, we cannot do it on our own, it is by and through God’s grace that we can say “No” to ungodliness. The Christian lives a totally different life than the unbeliever because he is thankful for God’s grace and because the very grace we’re thankful for make us different! When you know how horrible your sins are and how much Christ truly paid for those sins, you cannot help but live differently. So do not shy away from seeing your sin for what it is and seek God’ grace. It is only by and through God’s grace that we were justified once and for all and are continually being sanctified through the work of the Holy Spirit. What an amazing and gracious God we have! He gives us all we need to say no to our sinful desires, to say yes to His redeeming work, and to live our lives to His glory and honor!

1. Look up Romans 5:12-21. What does this teach us about God’s grace and sanctification?

2. Look up 1 Corinthians 6:14-20. What does this teach us about the continuing work of sanctification and how grace works in our lives?

3. How are we able to say “No” to ungodliness?

4. How do we know how much we need God’s grace?

God of all good and Lord of life, thankyou for being so gracious despite my sins and weaknesses. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I can say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions. I know it is by Your grace alone that I am not only saved and justified but also continually being renewed and purified from all my sins. Thank you for this undeserved grace and help me to continuously seek You and seek to live to Your glory. May You, by the Holy Spirit, make me a shining light in this dark world so that others may be won for You. Forgive my sins in Jesus name, Amen


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