August 2, 2026

The Gospel isn’t just something we believe; it’s something people should be able to see. Titus 1:1-16 Private Integrity Precedes Public Influence 5 …to complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you. Titus 1:5 6 An elder must live a blameless life... Titus 1:6a He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. Titus 1:6b 7 A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money. Titus 1:7 Healthy Leadership Starts with Healthy Living must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong. Titus 1:9 10 For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation. Titus 1:10 Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons. This saying is true. Titus 1:12b-13a What We Tolerate Today Becomes Who We Are Tomorrow …reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.14 They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth. Titus 1 13b-14. 15 Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. Titus 1:15 16 Such people claim they know God but they deny him by the way they live. Titus 1:16 God Wants Your Heart More Than Your Image Weekly Challenge o Spend 15 min each day letting God search your heart: • 5 Minutes of Silence • 5 Minutes of Scripture • 5 Minutes of Soul-Searching o Second: Ask one trusted person: "Where do you see God wanting to grow me right now?"