Titus 1:15-16 “To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.”
This is the perplexing ironny we see alot today. Many people claim to know God. They express this in attending church, active in religious activities and their talk is sometimes laced with God-like religious undertones. But the things they do and speak nullify their claims about knowing God. Paul gives the reason for this: their minds and consciences are corrupted. And so even if they pretend and hide, the true state of their corrupted minds and hearts will always manifest in their actions.
When a person has truly been transformed by the word from within, everything they do will prove it. But if the transformation is partial and only part of them has been changed, the corrupt nature will still show up. Their corrupt minds will see everything from a corrupt mindset. This is why we see many claiming to know God but What they do doesn’t match their claims. Such people bring shame to the Lord’s name and the gospel. Paul’s advice to the Roman church would be good for them as well: Romans:12.2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is– his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
What exactly is the state of your mind and heart? Know God and truly live as one who knows Him. Don’t be an ‘opportunistic’ believer and double dealer. Then you become detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good in God’s kingdom. Examine yourself!
Shalom children of God.