Christians Were Slaves To Sin, But No Longer.

In Titus 3, Paul tells us as he did in another letter, we are to submit to rulers and authorities. Some people believe those in power in the USA desire to cause a revolution so they can change the system more quickly. Should this occur, God's children are not to participate in any revolt against the government as verse 1 clearly says.

There are many in the churches who ridicule and mock the President and those in power. Even though we may vehemently disagree with the policies and morals of those who rule, we should not participate in mocking or disrespecting them. The Lord placed them there.

Paul also gives us instructions on how to live. Please note Paul speaks to the believers and reminds them they "were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures". We are never told we can choose to continue in sin and be confident of our standing before the Lord. We are responsible to die to our old nature's desires.

If you are struggling with ongoing sin, (1)get into the war crucifying the desires of your old nature, (2)protect your eyes and ears from evil (3)and seek the Lord to fill you with his Holy Spirit and power.

Titus 3  ISV   

1Remind believersa 

• to submit to rulers and authorities, 
• to be obedient, 
• and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work. 

2They are not to insultb anyone or be argumentative.

• Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone. 

3After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. 

• We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, 
• spending our days in malice and jealousy. 
• We were despised, and we hated one another.

4In grace our Savior God appeared,

to make his love for mankind clear.

5‘Twas not for deeds that we had done,

but by his steadfast lovec alone,

he saved us through a second birth,

renewed us by the Spirit’sd work,

6and poured him out upon us, too,

through Jesus the Messiahe our Savior true.

7And so, made heirs by his own grace,

eternal life we now embrace.f

8This saying is trustworthy.g I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their faith in God may devote themselves to good actions. These things are good and helpful to other people.

9But avoid 

• foolish controversies, 
• arguments about genealogies, 
• quarrels, 
• and fights about the Law. 

These things are useless and worthless. 10Have nothing to do with a divisive person after you have warned him once or twice. 11For you know that a person like this is corrupt and keeps on sinning, being self-condemned.

My hope is built on nothing less