#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.