#GOFAMINTDailyDevotion Tue. 16/5/2017

21/5/2017          LESSON  12

BUILD A REPUTATION FOR INTEGRITY

Quarter’s Theme: UNDERSTANDING BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP

Unit 3: Pathway To Prosperity (Lessons 7-12)

(PRESERVATION AND CONSOLIDATION MONTH)

Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 32, 99

Devotional Reading: RUTH 2:8-14; 4:13-17

Topic For Adults

YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO

RE-SHAPE YOUR REPUTATION

Topic For Youths

WHAT IS YOUR TRADEMARK?

Topic For Intermediates

DOES YOUR NAME MATCH YOUR

CHARACTER

Scripture Lesson

NEH. 9:5-10; TIT. 1:5-13; 2:1-8; ESTHER 8:15 – 9:4

MEMORY VERSE

In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility. Tit. 2:7 (NKJV)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

Tue. 16/5/2017

Good Reputation Entails Good Works

Tit. 1:5-13

The commission of Titus in Crete and the responsibilities with the qualities spelt out for a Bishop apply these days to every child of God. Those who say one thing and do another thing are called hypocrites. Christians’ walk and act must match their confession. Hypocrisy is more destructive in the lives of people who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. If they preach, teach the word, and refuse to live the word to demonstrate their new life in Christ for all to see it, it is better not to claim to be Christians at all, than to say they are born-again and then behave like unbelievers. The guidelines spelt out here for Titus by Paul are not meant only for leaders in the church but for all professing Christians. Since actions speak louder than words, ensure that your actions or behaviours match your belief.

POINT OF EMPHASIS: Hypocrisy is more destructive in the life of Christians if they don’t live out their belief.

PRAYER POINT: Help me Oh Lord to have a good reputation. By Your grace, I will not behave like an unbeliever.