Do These Things

Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you” … Jesus Christ … offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness. Tell them all this. Build up their courage, and discipline them if they get out of line. You’re in charge. Don’t let anyone put you down” ~~ Titus 2:13-15 (TPT).

“the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers’ responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ” ~~ Ephesians 4:11-12.