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Good Works, Salvation by God's Mercy, and Warnings Against Division

Titus 3:1-11

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Chapter 3
1 Remind them to be subject to authorities and powers, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 not to blaspheme anyone, to be peaceable and forbearing, showing all gentleness toward all people. 3 For we also were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, serving desires and various pleasures, spending our lives in malice and envy, detestable, hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the philanthropy of our Savior God appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we did, but according to his mercy he saved us through washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out richly upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 This is a trustworthy saying. Concerning these things, I want you to be confident, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are good and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strifes and legal battles, for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 Reject a heretical man after a first and second admonition. 11 knowing that such a person is perverse and sinful, self-condemned.