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The reason I left you in Crete\xa0was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint\xa0elders\xa0in every town, as I directed you.\xa0Titus 1:5 (NIV)

They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him.\xa0They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. Titus 1:16 (NIV)

You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. Titus 2:1(NIV)

For the grace\xa0of God has appeared\xa0that offers salvation to all people.\xa0It teaches us to say \u201cNo\u201d to ungodliness and worldly passions,\xa0and to live self-controlled,\xa0upright and godly lives\xa0in this present age,\xa0while we wait for the blessed hope\u2014the appearing\xa0of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,\xa0who gave himself for us\xa0to redeem us from all wickedness\xa0and to purify for himself a people that are his very own,\xa0eager to do what is good. Titus 2:11-14 (NIV)\xa0

Remind the people\u2026 Titus 3:1

A healthy community is full of people who\u2026

1. People who HONOR.

\u2026to be subject to rulers and authorities,\xa0to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,\xa0to slander no one,\xa0to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. Titus 3:1-2 (NIV)\xa0

At one time\xa0we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.\xa0But when the kindness\xa0and love of God our Savior\xa0appeared,\xa0he saved us,\xa0not because of righteous things we had done,\xa0but because of his mercy. Titus 3:3-5 (NIV)

1. People who see people from the right perspective.

He saved us through the washing\xa0of rebirth and renewal\xa0by the Holy Spirit,\xa0whom he poured out on us\xa0generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,\xa0so that, having been justified by his grace,\xa0we might become heirs\xa0having the hope\xa0of eternal life. Titus 3:6-7 (NIV)

Because we remember what Jesus has done for US, our perspective of people cannot be based on anything other than what Jesus did for THEM.

This is a trustworthy saying.\xa0And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good.\xa0These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. Titus 3:8-13 (NIV)

1. People who fight for unity

But avoid\xa0foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law,\xa0because these are unprofitable and useless.\xa0Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.\xa0You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned. As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus\xa0to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.\xa0Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos\xa0on their way and see that they have everything they need.\xa0Titus 3:8-13 (NIV)

1. People who prioritize relationships

Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives. Titus 3:15 (NIV)

1. People who live with urgency\xa0

Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Titus 3:15 (NIV)