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Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible emphasizes the importance of maintaining good works as a vital part of the Christian walk. After justification by grace, works become invaluable tools in the sanctification process, aiding in the development of holy and righteous character. God commands us to practice living His way of life, to put off sinful habits, and to adopt godly ones, urging us to persevere in well-doing and to maintain good works without growing weary. In the epistle to Titus, the apostle Paul repeatedly stresses the need to engage in good works, using phrases like "good work" and "beautiful works" to describe moral actions and virtuous deeds that benefit others. He instructs believers to be ready for every good work, to show themselves as examples, and to be zealous in performing them. Specifically, Paul emphasizes the importance of being careful to maintain good works, encouraging thoughtfulness and long-term commitment to these actions. He urges believers to learn to maintain good works consistently, making them a central part of their lives as a response to God's grace. Paul further advises that maintaining good works prepares us to help others in times of need, especially during trying days ahead. By ingraining the habit of good deeds through frequent practice, we become ready to step in and provide aid during emergencies within the church and beyond. This diligent and devoted practice ensures that we mirror the life of God in our daily activities, profiting both ourselves and others. Even to his inner circle of ministers, Paul reiterates the need to learn and engage in good works, leading by example to meet urgent needs and produce fruitful ministries.

Be Ready for Every Good Work
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul underscores the importance of living as citizens of God's Kingdom by maintaining good works, being obedient, peaceable, and humble in all interactions.
Paul's Letter to Titus (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe last two chapters of Titus emphasize the importance of sound doctrine to neutralize the negative worldly aspects of culture and the attending heresies.

Displaying Virtuous Character
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSelf-control has both an inward and outward dimension, the latter concerned with human relationships, manners, and reflecting God's orderly mindset.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Five): Thyatira
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Thyatira epistle carries a central theme for all seven churches, namely the tendency to syncretize or mix worldly ideas with the truth of God.