Contemplative Bible Reading

Titus 2:11-13 (New Living Translation)

11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.

The English Standard Version renders this concept more explicit, the concept that God’s grace instructs us how to turn away from godless to godly living.

Saved by the grace of God, we live for a while in a godless world. Yet, we don’t have to live by the godless culture of the world. We can live with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God.

Praise God for the blessings—both eternal and temporary.