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Titus 3 ERV · ERV Bible Reading

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  To live.
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  Remind your people that they should always be under the authority of rulers and government leaders.
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  They should obey these leaders and be ready to do good.
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  Tell them not to speak evil of anyone, but to live in peace with others.
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  They should be gentle and polite to everyone.
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  In the past we were foolish too.
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  We did not obey.
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  We were wrong and we were slaves to the many things our bodies wanted and enjoyed.
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  We lived doing evil and being jealous.
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  People hated us and we hated each other.
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  But then the kindness and love of God our Savior was made known.
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  He saved us because of his mercy, not because of any good things we did.
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  He saved us through the washing that made us new people.
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  He saved us by making us new through the Holy Spirit.
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  God poured out to us that the Holy Spirit fully through Jesus Christ our Savior, we were made right with God by His grace.
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  God saved us so that we could be His children and look forward to receiving life that never ends.
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  This is a true statement.
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  And I want you to be sure that the people understand these things.
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  Then those who believe in God will be careful to use their lives for doing good.
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  These things are good and will help everyone.
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  Stay away from those who have bullish arguments, who talk about useless family histories, or who make trouble and fight about what the law of Moses teaches.
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  These things are useless and will not help anyone.
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  Give a warning to all of those who cause arguments.
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  If they continue to cause trouble after a second warning, then don't associate with them.
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  You know that people like that are evil and sinful.
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  Their sins prove they are wrong.
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  Final instructions and greetings I will send Artemis and Tychus to you.
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  When I send them, try hard to come at me at Nicopolis.
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  I've decided to stay there this winter.
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  Zenus the lawyer and Apollos will be traveling from there.
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  Do all that you can to help them prepare for their trip.
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  Be sure that they have everything they need.
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  Our people must learn their lives are for doing good and helping anyone who has a need.
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  Then they will not have empty lives.
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  All of the people here send their greetings.
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  Give my greetings to those who love us in the faith.
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  Grace be with you all.