COURTEOUS CONSIDERATION. Titus 3:2 On the other hand, it is wrong for us to ignore God's laws and adopt laws that conflict with His standards of morality and righteousness. If obeying civil laws leads to disobedience to God, then we should obey God instead. We are required to follow the laws and act within them as long as it benefits others. We should not criticize those who hold authority, but instead, we should behave peacefully in public and consider the well-being of others.
We must commit to “living in all good conscience” before God and others. We are called to live peacefully with delegated authorities as long as we can uphold Christian principles and God-given convictions. Christians hold diverse opinions about our duty to military service, the separation between spiritual and physical realms, and ways to improve our country. We must not violate the moral standards revealed in Scripture, nor should we endorse rebellion or disobey laws that serve the public good.
Those who serve Christ should avoid demonstrations, insubordination, and public protests. We are not called to be known as lawless people. Headship involves obeying the authority in government, within the church, and at home. Our words should not cause harm, nor should we dismiss the opinions of others. A quarrelsome person does not reflect the Christian life. We strive to show the dignity of humility through honesty, gratitude, and thankfulness, while respecting others and maintaining our own integrity. Condemning others for their sinful nature—something they cannot help—is not our role. By living differently, we may influence others to understand what life is meant to be according to God's plan.
Meekness and humility are often used interchangeably in this verse. Humility is an honest assessment of oneself before God and demonstrates courteous consideration of others at all times and in all circumstances. It is not a common trait among most people, yet it is an important quality that our Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated when He was here. He “humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”
When we succeed in something the Lord entrusted to us, we realize that the achievement is not a source of pride but gratitude that we could do what He wanted for His glory. We understand with sober judgment that we are privileged to serve Him by faith.