Do What is Good

Titus 3:1-7 NLT
"Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone. Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.

But—"When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.  He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.  Because of His grace He declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life."

Sweet Lord,
I need to be reminded of this often.  When I see the evil in this world and in our country, it is hard not to judge.  When the authorities over us make laws or promote evil, I find it hard to submit to their authority.  However; as long as they do not insist that I participate in what they consider legal: same sex marriage, abortion, homosexuality, divorce; I must honor and obey the other laws they put on the books.  I must pray for them that You will open their eyes to the TRUTH of Your word, acknowledge You as Lord, and accept You as the ONLY savior of this world.
Also, when we read the paper, listen to the news, and just see what happens around us in the unbelieving world, I have to be reminded that I was like that too before You saved me.  I was a slave to unrighteousness.  Again, I love the "But God"s in Your word.  You change everything!  Thank You, Lord for loving sinners so much.  Help me to love them as You do.
Help me, Lord to be obedient, always ready to do what is good. to not slander anyone and to must avoid quarreling. Instead, help me to be gentle and show true humility to everyone.  Only then will I win others to Christ and honor You.