We are supposedly
odd-balls and
Peculiar
specimens of an
unappreciated
It is a shame that one of the most thril ing phrases in Scripture is still frequentI turned into an epithet for a collection i misfits. Notice the word " peculiar” in Titu 2:14, and though most modern translation have selected a clearer word, the conce; lingers on.
religious order.
If we appear to
Who gave himself tor us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
be normal, our
spiritual condition
We are s“pposed/y odd~balls and sPeci mens of an unappreciated religious ordei If we appear to be normal, our spiritui condition becomes suspect. Christians ar
r
becomes suspect.
not r,9ht unless they are peculiar!
The Christian ideally is in the world bi not of the world; he is chosen, separatee filled with the Spirit, ready to deny sel and looking for the return of Christ. Hi values, interests, and joys are often tie to things that are beyond the comprehen sion of the average man in the street. Hi is different in a positive sense.
Christians are not
right unless they
are peculiar.
Titus 2:14 teaches that the Christian /.
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