I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Titus 2. “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good” (Verses 11-14). Why is it so hard to do what it right? Especially since God has given us all we need to accomplish “good”. Yet we struggle. I submit it is not for lack of the proper tools, as much as it is for lack of using those tools. Read the verses again God “offers salvation to ALL people”. This salvation shows us how to say, “NO, to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, and upright in today’s world.” Use the tools. Jesus paid a high price so we could have them for free. Just a thought.