You Can Go Either Way Here

Here you yourself must be an example to them of good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect your love of the truth and the fact that you are in dead earnest about it (Titus 2:7, the Living Bible).

Scripture: Titus 2:6-10
Song: "How Good It Is"

"Do as I say, not as I do." A parent may say it in jest, but the humor is often lost on the child. If we are to convince our own children, or any young person, of the truth found in the Word, then we must present evidence of our own conviction through our obedient behavior.

Not as easy task! And we can go either way with it: "Adam caused many to be sinners because he disobeyed God, and Christ caused many tro be made acceptable to God because he obeyed" (Romans 5:19). With an understanding of Christ's life and teachings, we see the power of His example to influence others to obey.

There was no deviation between what our Lord said and what He did during His earthly life. When we accept Christ as Lord of our lives, and we demonstrate our obedience to Him, we hasten the day when others will come to know Him.

By loving the truth we demonstrate our love for Him By living the truth in our daily lives we demonstrat His love to others.

Prayer: Lord, please help me show my love by obedience, just as Jesus did with the Father. In Jesus' prscious name, amen.

- taken from 365 Devotions by Standard (Pocket Edition)