Reflecting Christ Through Good Works

 





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


The word of God today is addressing people who profess to know God, yet their actions contradict their profession of faith. The phrase "They claim to know God" suggests that these individuals outwardly profess belief in God and engage in Christian practices like attending church services, praying, and fasting. However, there is an inconsistency between their profession and their behavior. That’s why the bible says "by their actions, they deny him." This denial of God through their actions reveals their true nature and character that they don't belong to Christ.

As Christians, we are called to display testimonies of God's grace and love in the world. Our faith should not merely be a set of beliefs we profess, but a transformative power that shapes our attitudes, actions, and interactions with others.

God's word today is addressing believers whose actions contradict their profession of faith, and we are called to live a genuine righteous life.

Evil and wicked practices have been tolerated and accepted in the church today by some of our spiritual leaders because they have failed to overcome them and have convinced their followers to accept them as normal part of Christian's life too. But,

The Bible has always condemned all kinds of sins and evil practices, including dishonesty, immorality, and injustice. Ephesians 5:11 it urges us to "have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." This admonition calls us to confront and reject behaviors that oppose God's principles of righteousness. Whether it be deceitfulness (Proverbs 12:22), sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18), or oppression of the vulnerable (Isaiah 1:17), we are called to stand firm in righteousness and resist the kinds of sin.

The Bible abounds with exhortations to pursue righteousness and engage in acts of kindness, compassion, and justice. Jesus himself declared, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). Our good works serve as a testimony to the transformative power of Christ in our lives, drawing others to faith and glorifying God. James 2:26 reminds us that faith without works is dead, emphasizing the inseparable link between genuine faith and righteous actions.

Prayer:
Jesus, I pray, Help me to be like a bright light, bringing hope and peace to people who sometimes feel sad and lost because of bad things they do. Please help me to be good in what I say and do so that others can see You in me. Help me to remember what Titus 1:16 says and to live the way I believe. Let my life show how powerful Jesus is, so that others will want to know Him too. Give me the strength to live a holy and righteous life. Amen

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