“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.  It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.”  Titus 2:11-12
 
Notice: God’s grace was not given for a select group, but for everybody.  However, not everyone will accept God’s gift of grace.  But to those who do, 
are those who accept and embrace the gospel of Christ.
 
As the apostle Paul tells us in Romans 2:16,
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.”
 
Titus tells us in verse 12 that grace is a teaching guide in how to live in the world today--  
Grace says ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions:
“Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.”  2 Timothy 2:16
 
Jesus tells us in Matthew 16:26,
“What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?  Or what can a  man give in exchange for his soul?”
 
Paul tells us in Colossians 3:2,
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthy things.”
 
James word is very forceful,
“You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship; with the world is hatred toward God?  Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world 
becomes an enemy of God.”  James 4:4
  
Not only does it tell us what not to do, but grace is a guide to what the Believer should do.  We are to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives!
 
In the qualifications for a bishop in Titus 1:8 we see that he is to be,
“hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy self-controlled.”
Does not Titus list these similar qualities for all Believers?
 
Concerning uprightness:
There are many verses in the Psalms and Proverbs that tell of the rewards of uprightness.  Here are a few:
“My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.”  Psalm 7:10
 
“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart.”  Psalm 32:11
 
“Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart praise Him!  Psalm 64:10
 
“Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.  
Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous and praise His holy name.”  Psalm 97:11-12
 
“He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.”  Proverbs 2:7
 
“A man of integrity walks securely…”  Proverbs 10:9
 
As for godliness, Paul’s admonition to Timothy is for us as well,
“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.  Fight the good fight of the faith.”  1 Timothy 6:11-12
(Read Vs. 3-10 from which Timothy is to flee.)
 
Thank you Most Holy Father for this grace that has drawn us to You! Thank you Jesus for this new life we have in You through the Cross.  Thank you Holy Spirit for your indwelling presence.  With you Lord God we have everything!  There is nothing outside of You!  Amen
 
His grace has no measure
His mercy no end
His love has no boundaries known unto men
For out of the infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth and He giveth and He giveth again.