BAD WORKS AND GOODBYES (7 OF 7)
by Brad Whitt
Scripture: Titus 3:9-15
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Title: Bad Works and Goodbyes (7 of 7)
Series: Our Man in Crete
Author: Brad Whitt
Text: Titus 3: 9-15
INTRODUCTION
This evening, we will finish the studies series with this wonderful little letter entitled "Our Man in Crete." We will examine Titus 3: 9-15 on "Bad Works and Goodbyes."
Illustration
David Epstein grew up in a small rural town and moved to New York for college. He went to a supermarket the first time he ventured out in town. Walking through the supermarket, he noticed a little old lady following him everywhere. Every aisle David went down, the little lady followed him. Finally, as he approached the checkout line, she jumped right in front of him and turned to face David. She said, "Excuse me, and I'm sorry if my staring made you uncomfortable. It's just that you look so much like my son, who just passed away."
This broke David's heart and got his attention. He said, "Well, I'm so very, very sorry. Is there anything that I can do for you?"
She said, "Yes, yes. As I leave, can you wave at me and say, 'Goodbye, mother?' It would make me feel so much better."
David said, "Absolutely." And, as the little old lady was leaving, he waved and said, "Goodbye, Mom." She turned around, smiled, and waved.
The cashier rang up David's items and showed him a total of $127.50. Shocked, David asked, "How in the world can that be? I only purchased a few things."
The cashier said, "Yeah, but your mother said you'd pay for hers."
You're there in Titus Chapter Three, Verse Nine. Let's read through the end of the chapter to learn what Paul said to Titus, and we'll finish the study.
"9But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. 10Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, 11knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned. 12When I send Artemas to you or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at N ...
Series: Our Man in Crete
Author: Brad Whitt
Text: Titus 3: 9-15
INTRODUCTION
This evening, we will finish the studies series with this wonderful little letter entitled "Our Man in Crete." We will examine Titus 3: 9-15 on "Bad Works and Goodbyes."
Illustration
David Epstein grew up in a small rural town and moved to New York for college. He went to a supermarket the first time he ventured out in town. Walking through the supermarket, he noticed a little old lady following him everywhere. Every aisle David went down, the little lady followed him. Finally, as he approached the checkout line, she jumped right in front of him and turned to face David. She said, "Excuse me, and I'm sorry if my staring made you uncomfortable. It's just that you look so much like my son, who just passed away."
This broke David's heart and got his attention. He said, "Well, I'm so very, very sorry. Is there anything that I can do for you?"
She said, "Yes, yes. As I leave, can you wave at me and say, 'Goodbye, mother?' It would make me feel so much better."
David said, "Absolutely." And, as the little old lady was leaving, he waved and said, "Goodbye, Mom." She turned around, smiled, and waved.
The cashier rang up David's items and showed him a total of $127.50. Shocked, David asked, "How in the world can that be? I only purchased a few things."
The cashier said, "Yeah, but your mother said you'd pay for hers."
You're there in Titus Chapter Three, Verse Nine. Let's read through the end of the chapter to learn what Paul said to Titus, and we'll finish the study.
"9But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. 10Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, 11knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned. 12When I send Artemas to you or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at N ...
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