Disciplined By Grace

Titus 2:11-12  

"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, 

we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, 

in this present world;" 

    The title of this devotional study may seem to some people to be, clearly confusing, or bittersweet. Discipline to them, suggests restraint and legalism, rules and regulations, and a God who frowns on anyone who has fun. Grace, on the other hand, seems to mean freedom from any rules, spontaneous and unstructured living, and most of all, a God who loves us unconditionally regardless of our sinful behavior. Such thinking reflects a misunderstanding of both grace and discipline.

    Discipline includes all instruction, all reproof and correction, and all hardships in our lives that are aimed at building spiritual growth and godly character. Therefore, in the spiritual realm we remain under God's discipline as long as we live.

    My Friends, So we see that the very same grace that brings salvation also trains us to live lives that are pleasing to God. All of God's discipline processes are grounded in His grace, His unmerited and unconditional favor toward us. We tend to place discipline on the same level with rules and performances standards. God places it with firm but loving care for our souls, "That Is Disciplined By Grace."

Amen!

Reading: Titus 2:10-15

Ref: HGSB

The Discipline of Grace

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry