Titus 2:9-15

9: Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
10: not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.

11: For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
12: instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,
13: looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
14: who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

15: These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

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Paul continued his discussion on Christian behavior in various roles, and spoke about bondslaves as he did in Ephesians 6:5. Christian slaves were not to be argumentative against their masters, but respectful and pleasing toward them. Not stealing from them in any way—whether outright, or by being slack in their duties. In doing so, they would “adorn the doctrine of our God and Savior.” (See also Philippians 2:5-8).

No matter our role or position in life, we are to display the gospel—our faith in Christ—in every way. God sees and knows our position along with the struggles and joys of that position. We are to follow Jesus’ example in every situation. God’s grace has been brought to everyone and instructs us on how to live—denying ungodliness and worldly desires, and living sensibly, righteously, and godly—while we look for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior—Christ Jesus.

Jesus came and humbled Himself for us so that we could be redeemed from every lawless deed. He purified us and purchased us for His own possession. Every one of us is a bondslave to Jesus Christ. Every believer has been bought and paid for (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). He redeemed us from every lawless deed. He purified us so we would no longer be stained from those evil deeds. Now, cleansed from evil and purified—made righteous before God—we are zealous for good deeds.

The purpose of Jesus coming to die in our place, buying us back from our enemy who ruled over us, was so we could be free from all evil and become zealous to do good. Our desires can and will change as a new creation in Christ Jesus. Don’t look with desire toward sin any longer. There is satisfaction in righteous living that is more rewarding than anything the world has to offer.



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