DEVOTION ~ THE BISHOP'S CONDUCT

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Theme: The Bishop's Conduct 
Text: Titus 1:7-9

7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, 8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.




In yesterday's devotion, we looked at how we ought to set our lives in order. We are continuing today looking at the bishop's conduct. A bishop in the Christian perspective is an ordained or appointed member of a church entrusted with the oversight of the church. This position comes with influence and authority, which requires that, anyone who occupies such position should be of good moral conduct.

Dear beloved in the Lord, the Lord has divinely called us to oversee to the well-being of the Christian flock by that virtue we are all acting in the capacity of the bishop for the Lord. We ought therefore not to live our lives anyhow. We must avoid all habits that causes misunderstanding between us and others. However, we must embrace the good deeds in the Lord. Walking the talk of faith in all that we do to reveal the true nature of the Lord to those around us. Let us show in our actions that, it is practicable to live the life outlined in the Holy Bible.



Prayer: Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, stir in us the desire to serve faithfully in our homes, workplaces, communities, the church, nation and wherever You lead us to in life. May the Holy Spirit empower us to conduct ourselves well even as we serve. AMEN! 

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