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“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me” John 5: 39 (KJV).

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The Lord’s SupperThe Lord’s Supper

Mat. 26: 17-30, 1 Corinthians 11: 23 - 34

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PATTERNS OF SPIRITUAL GODLINESS

PATTERNS OF SPIRITUAL GODLINESS

Titus 2:7-10

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Memory VerseMemory Verse“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”

Titus 2:7,8 KJV

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Titus 2:7-10Titus 2:7-10• “In all things” – Not partially or selectively applying

the word in our lifestyle.• “Sound” doctrine – Must influence the

character/actions of speaker and hearers • Laboring in preaching and Teaching without practical

application is ineffective• Paul reflects on his own life and instruct as such –

Phillippians 3:17• Life-pattern or life-preaching carries more weight than

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In your own opinion, why was Paul bold enough to instruct Titus on exemplary living?

In your own opinion, why was Paul bold enough to instruct Titus on exemplary living?

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1. Example To The World.1. Example To The World.

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Paul lived the Christian life and saw himself as a pattern worthy of emulation -2 Tim 3:10

Titus was to teach all brethren same, likewise we are too. Titus 2: 7,8 Our lifestyle should be without hypocrisy. We must have the virtues of sobriety, temperance, charity,

patience, goodness. Irresponsible minister CANNOT raise a responsible congregation.

Our calling is not SECULAR, make no merchandise of people. Uncorruptness and sincerity of motive and affection must be

observable in us. Christ is our greatest Teacher John 13: 15

Why must Christian leader be at the forefront of uprightness?

Why must Christian leader be at the forefront of uprightness?

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2. Effects Of Exemplary Living.

2. Effects Of Exemplary Living.

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Titus 2: 5, 8 The FASTEST way to destroy our doctrines and messages is to live a contradictory life.

Believers must live righteously because enemies are seeking for faults. 2 Sam. 12:14a

Jesus was tele guided Luke 20:20, likewise we are under the radar.

Our life is the BIBLE for unbelievers, preaches more POWERFULLY than speech.

Devil will not find allegations against us. 1 Peter 2:15

What impact does a godly life make on the world?What impact does a godly life make on the world?

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3. Exhortations To The Godly

3. Exhortations To The Godly

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Titus 2: 9, 10 Admonish servants in ALL categories to be obedient according to the will of God to their MASTERS.

“Not purloining” – Take dishonestly; steal; filch; pilfer. Christian employee must work diligently to draw employer and

co-workers to Christ through righteous attitude and dedication to duty.

He commissioned us to love one another John 13:35 Servants of Christ must be obedient.

Christ is our PERFECT example in upholding and demonstrating godliness.

In spite of difficulties, we MUST exalt godly living above all things.

Let your light so SHINE for God’s name to be glofied.

Who is our perfect example in godly living and how can we be like him?

Who is our perfect example in godly living and how can we be like him?

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ConclusionConclusion

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Our lifestyle and dedication in service, faithfulness and loyalty, honesty and integrity, attitude and resourcefulness will go a long way to make us “adorn the doctrine of God our saviour in all things” Titus 2:10

Our lifestyle and dedication in service, faithfulness and loyalty, honesty and integrity, attitude and resourcefulness will go a long way to make us “adorn the doctrine of God our saviour in all things” Titus 2:10

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