Standing for What is Good

Titus 1:10-16

"Neutrality is not a stance for good, it’s an arrow in the quiver of our enemies” ~Asil Treblig

Good:

• Agathos – What is in accord with and promotes godly character.

• Kalos – Moral beauty. The outward appearance of the goodness God does inside of us that works its way out and inspires others.

Enemies of the Gospel, or false teachers, have always been around and we must:

1. Be prepared to stand for the truth.

2. Know our enemy who stands against us.

3. Know who they are.

   1. Stand against what they are doing.

A Good Goal

Titus 1:5-9

“Failure doesn’t come by not reaching your goals but from not having them in the first place.” ~Asil Treblig

Good:

• Agathos – What is in accord with and promotes godly character.

• Kalos – Moral beauty. The outward appearance of the goodness God does inside of us that works its way out and inspires others.

Christlike character should be the goal of us all, especially:

1. Character in public.

•Above reproach

2. Character in relationships.

•In your marriage

•In your parenting

3. Character in conduct.

•Should not be overbearing, quick tempered, given to drunkenness, violent, or pursuing dishonest gain

•Should be hospitable, love what is good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined

4. Character in teaching.

•Encouraging yourself and others

•Refuting those in opposition