| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “The Great Adventure” Our Bible verse for today: “This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.” Titus 3:8 (NLT) Our thought for today: “A good church is an essential part of your adventure” Over this past year, I have adopted a new resolution – a firm resolution – that I will not waste precious time or emotional energy engaging in political, social, cultural, or theological debates. Especially not on Facebook. Our society is so divided on those issues that the debates amount to little more than people shouting into their echo chambers. Maybe it makes them feel better to have had their say, and maybe others who already think like them are encouraged and cheer them on, but mostly it’s all noise that changes nothing. It’s not that I am checked-out. Exactly the opposite is true. I am more involved and more engaged than ever before. It’s just that I have resolved to focus my full attention on preaching, teaching, and writing about the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, and helping people to see how to apply that solid doctrine to everyday life. My goal is to help those who are already Christians to be confident and strong as we stand against the cultural onslaught we’re facing every day. I’m not going to debate anything with anyone. I’m simply going to declare truth exactly as God gave it to us in the Bible. That is what the Apostle Paul was calling Titus to do in Titus 3:8. Paul also gave similar instruction to another pastor, Timothy, in 2 Timothy 4:1-4, “I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he comes to set up his Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage the people of God with good teaching. For a time will come when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths.” Paul was teaching Titus and Timothy how to have a strong church. The key was teach, preach, and practice sound doctrine. This morning, I want to encourage you to be fully involved in the life of a good church – a church that teaches and practices sound doctrine. This is important because there are many churches in our day that are not sound. They teach a watered-down faith that amounts to little more than easy-believism. A good church that teaches and practices the sound doctrines of the historical Christian faith is an essential part of your adventure of living the Christian life. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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