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“Acting in Simplicity and Sincerity”

Thoughts for Today:

The King James Version provides a more accurate translation of our passage today: "...that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you." The Greek word HAPLOTES (translated "simplicity") means: "uncomplicated, unassuming, unpretentious, humble or lowly in rank"; and EILIKRINEIA (translated "sincerity") is defined as: "without false appearance, nature or truth".

Paul's lifestyle and acts were guided and controlled by the grace of God. What was the evidence? Four ways: he didn't act in the wisdom of the world; his motives weren't for his own self-interests; he made his arguments with words that were easy to understand; and finally, he didn't use exaggeration to illustrate his points. Paul simply spoke the truth and let the Holy Spirit do the rest.

Questions to Ponder:

In Titus 2:11-12, Paul taught once more on this subject: "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age." Paul practiced what he preached. Do you? Are you conducting yourself in a way that could be described as "in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom"? In which areas do you need to improve?

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Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.