August 2, 2026

<p>The Gospel isn’t just something we believe; it’s something people should be able to see.</p><p><br></p><p>Titus 1:1-16</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Private Integrity Precedes Public Influence</strong></p><p><br></p><p>5 …to complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you.  Titus 1:5</p><p><br></p><p>6 An elder must live a blameless life...      Titus 1:6a</p><p><br></p><p>He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious.      Titus 1:6b</p><p><br></p><p>7 A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.      Titus 1:7</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Healthy Leadership Starts with Healthy Living</strong></p><p><br></p><p>must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.      Titus 1:9</p><p><br></p><p>10 For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation.       Titus 1:10</p><p><br></p><p>Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.  This saying is true.     Titus 1:12b-13a</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Tolerate Today Becomes Who We Are Tomorrow</strong></p><p><br></p><p>…reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.14 They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth. Titus 1 13b-14. </p><p><br></p><p>15 Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.    Titus 1:15</p><p><br></p><p>16 Such people claim they know God but they deny him by the way they live.      Titus 1:16</p><p><br></p><p><strong>God Wants Your Heart More Than Your Image</strong></p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Weekly Challenge</strong></u></p><p>o Spend 15 min each day letting God search your heart:</p><p>• 5 Minutes of Silence </p><p>• 5 Minutes of Scripture </p><p>• 5 Minutes of Soul-Searching  </p><p><br></p><p>o Second: Ask one trusted person: &quot;Where do you see God wanting to grow me right now?&quot; </p>