2. “Practicing” Christians
“Non-practicing Muslim”
Believes in Allah and Mohammed
Does forbidden things or neglects commands
“Orthodox Jew” or “observant Jew”
Lives by teachings of modern Judaism
“Practicing Catholic”
Devout, in one’s own estimation
“Practicing Mormon”
Attend temple services, keep vows of morality
“I have my own faith”
No church membership, no real requirements

3. “Practicing” Christians
Bible commands us to practice our faith
Cretans had a reputation of laziness (Titus 1:12-13)
Danger of becoming inactive members
Profess to know God, deny him by works (Titus 1:16)
We must practice what we preach (Matt. 23:3; Rom. 2)
Proper behavior for Christians (Titus 2:1-10)
Follow apostolic example and teaching (Philip. 4:9)

4. “Practicing” Christians
Bible commands us to practice what we preach
Godly living and zeal for good works (Titus 2:11-14)
Practice the truth by walking in the light (I John 1:6)
Ready for good works (Titus 3:1-2)
Putting faith into practice (Titus 3:8)

5. “Practicing” Christians
“…those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works.” (Titus 3:8)

6. “Practicing” Christians
Bible commands us to practice what we preach
Putting faith into practice (Titus 3:8)
Practice righteousness – born of God (I John 2:29)
Practicing these things prevents failure (II Peter 1:10)
Practice produces maturity (Heb. 5:14)
Devoted to good works (Titus 3:14)
Complete devotion (I Tim. 4:15)