DOING WHAT IS GOOD

Titus 3:1-15

Key Verse: 3:8

1. In verses 1-2 Paul instructs Titus to remind people to: 

1) be subject to rulers and authorities;

2) be obedient;

3) be ready to do whatever is good;

4) slander no one;

5) be peaceable;

6) be considerate; and 

7) show true humility toward all men.

Who do the people described above resemble? What does “remind” mean?  Why is it necessary? 

2. Read verse 3. What does this passage tell us about the life of an unsaved man?

3. Think about verses 4-7. What do they tell us about: 1) God; 2) His motive in doing the work of salvation; 3) the way He saves man; and 4) the purpose of salvation? 

4. Read verses 8-9 and describe: 1) things to stress (8); and 2) things to avoid (9). What do these instructions have in common? 

5. Think about what Paul says in verses 10-11. Why is it important not to ignore a divisive person? Why is it also important not to grapple with him too much? 

6. In verse 14 Paul repeats his emphasis on doing what is good. (1:16; 2:7,14; 3:1,8) Why? (1:12; Genesis 1:28; 12:2-3)