Jeremiah 49:23-50:46, Titus 1, Psalms 97:1-98:9, Proverbs 26:13-16
What God said to me – You live in a world where many people profess to know Me but by their deeds, by their language, by their attitudes, they deny Me. This was true of the people of Crete where Paul left Titus to build up the church. Because of the corrupt society Paul gave Titus very explicit instructions concerning the qualifications of overseers who were called to shepherd the church. However, what I want you to understand is that many of the things I required of church leaders, I also require of you. In this godless society you must be above reproach – in your behavior – in your language – in your attitudes – in your service. Each one of My children is My steward. You are a steward of the gospel, responsible to share it in truth, not watered down to make it more palatable. You must hold fast to My word so you will be able to both exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it. At all times you must be steadfast and walk in a manner worthy of your calling.