Being Good Citizens

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Being Good Citizens

• Titus 29-32

by Jay Brennan
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Good Citizens

• Worship at work (29-10)
• Grow in grace (211-15)
• Respect our rulers (31-2)

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I. Worship at Work v.9-10

• As the Roman Empire disintegrated due in
  great measure to the influence of Christianity.
  In more recent times the back of the black slave
  trade was broken in Europe and America due
  largely to the powerful, Spirit-led preaching
  and the godly Christian statesmanship of such men
  as William Wilberforce and William Pitt.
  John MacArthur
• Our country will change not by politicians or
  laws but by the preaching of the gospel and
  changed hearts.

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Five Principles to Live By

1. Obey your master. We might say obey those in
   authority over you.
2. Please your master. We might say work in a way
   that pleases those in authority over you.
3. Dont talk back. This phrase literally means,
   Not speaking against. Ouch.
4. Dont steal. This has the idea of stealing in
   small quantities or holding something back.
5. Demonstrate trustworthiness. Refers to
   reliability, the quality of being utterly
   dependable.

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Why Follow These Principles?

• so that in every way they will make the
  teaching about God our Savior attractive. v. 10
• Attractive is kosmeo cosmetic
• When servants serve and workers work, they are
  Gods jewels reflecting His brilliance.

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II. Grow in Grace

1. Grace saves us from the Penalty of sin. v.11
2. Grace saves us from the Power of sin. V.12
3. Grace saves us from the Presence of sin. V.13-14

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A. Grace Saves us from the Penalty of Sin

• Salvation means to be delivered or rescued.
• Romans 623
• Two Aspects
• 1. The Appearing of Salvation Jesus II
  Timothy 19-10
• 2. The Availability of Salvation to all
  men. No restricts on offer.

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B. Grace Saves Us From the Power of Sin

• Grace not only delivers us, but teaches us.
• How it teaches us
• 1. The Lifestyle We Deny ungodliness and
  worldly lust.
• 2. The Lifestyle We Desire soberly,
  righteously, and godly. it teaches us how to
  resist temptation.

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C. Grace Saves Us From the Presence of Sin

• One day we will be removed from this present
  worldand from its sin.
• How so,
• 1. The Return of the Savior Looking for an
  eager expectation perhaps today Lord.
• 2. The Redemption of the Saints He will
  redeem set us free. He will remove his
  possession from the very presence of sin.

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III. Respect our Rulers Seven
Characteristics

1. Be Subject an attitude of the heart- Romans
   131 Submission focus not on personality, but
   on the position and sovereignty of God.
2. Be Obedient outward expression of attitude.
   Also, Acts 529, Daniel 3
3. Be Ready to do Good Acts of kindness
4. Dont Slander no one
5. Be Peaceable
6. Be Considerate free from harshness- sweet
   reasonableness
7. Show Humility

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Summary

• Citizens of Heaven but also of this world and as
  such we are called to
• Worship at our Work, Grow in Grace, and Respect
  our Leaders.knowing
• Abraham was a pilgrim who looked for a city
  which hath foundations, whose builder and maker
  is God. Hebrews 1110 1116
• Praise God there is a better country awaiting
  those who bring glory to God in the way they live
  their lives as citizens of this world.