Blessed Hope = Holiness

Titus 2. In the first ten verses of this chapter Paul discusses obligations and responsibilities that produces healthy relationships within the church. In verse 10 we find a transition. Why live in such a way that Paul has just prescribed (v.1-10a)? "[so] that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things."(v10b). The idea is to wear Him. What makes a church attractive to the world is not its programs, but rather its holiness.
Then Paul expounds on that holy living in v.11-12. Once a person receives the free gift of salvation, he or she knows and senses immediately an obligation to live righteously. And the next verse tells us how. "Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ." v.13. If you really believe Jesus is coming soon, it will affect everything you do. You never drive so carefully as the day you discover your driver's license has expired. So, too, we will live soberly, righteously, and godly when we understand that Christ is coming and His soon return is imminent. My desire and prayer is that you are looking for the blessed hope--of the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ. And if you are, you will lead a life of holiness and godliness, bearing fruit for our Lord! The blessed hope produces holiness!