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Responding to God’s Training
Titus 2:11-12 says that the grace that saves us also trains
us, in godliness, righteousness, and self-control. Godliness is about your
relation to God. Righteousness is about your relation to others. Self-control
is about your relation to self. But you have to apply your faith if you want
grace to work. You see, grace is opposed to merit. But grace is not opposed to
effort. You are saved by grace through faith. And you grow by grace through
faith. You have to work to grow through God’s training.
Titus 2:13-14 says Jesus set us free from having to live in sin and become eager to do good works, while we eagerly await the hope of Jesus’ return. Grace sets us free from having to work for our salvation. But when it comes to sanctification, grace doesn’t set us free from work. Grace sets us free to work. God is training you. But how are you responding to his training? Apply your faith, do the work, and you’ll grow in grace.
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