Gems of Knowledge

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: Jeremiah 51:1-53, Titus 2:1-15, Psalm 99:1-9, Proverbs 26:17

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Make The Gospel Attractive

In a world spinning wild with compromise, Paul’s words to Titus sound like a steady trumpet blast: “Promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.” (Titus 2:1 NLT)

This chapter isn’t just a list of good behaviors. It’s a roadmap to consistency. Older men are called to self-control and sound faith. Older women to live reverently and teach the younger with wisdom. Younger men are to be examples of integrity. And everyone—regardless of age or status—is called to live in a way that makes the Good News attractive.

Let that sink in. Our lives are either drawing people to Christ… or pushing them away.

The Gospel is beautiful. It doesn’t need dressing up, but it does need honest representation. If we preach purity and live in impurity… if we talk grace but act with pride… if we say Jesus saves but keep living like He hasn’t—then the message we carry gets drowned out by the life we lead.

Paul goes further: “We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God” (v.12). This isn’t about legalism or trying to be perfect—it’s about living awake. It’s about living set apart. Not just saved from something—but saved for something.

And what is that something? Verse 14 makes it clear: “He gave His life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us His very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.”

🔥 Jesus didn’t save us just so we could fall in line and behave. He saved us to reflect Him. So others would see the difference, feel the pull, and hunger for the Truth. 💎

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Ask the Holy Spirit to show you any area of your life that’s misrepresenting Christ. Is there inconsistency between what you profess and how you live? Don’t shy away—invite conviction. Write down what He reveals so the enemy can’t steal it or twist it. Then give it back to the Lord and give it up to Him. Let Him change your mind then walk in truth – for your benefit and the benefit of those around you.

Prayer

Father God,
Thank You for calling me to live a life that reflects Your truth. Teach me to walk with wisdom, righteousness, and full devotion to You in this broken world. Let my life make the Good News attractive—not through perfection, but through authenticity, purity, and grace.
Convict my heart where I’ve been inconsistent or compromised. Show me how to lead others by example, not just in word but in deed.
I long to represent You well—so when others look at me, they see You.
In Jesus’ holy name I pray, Amen.

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