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Winter in the north is something we must learn to accept and deal with in discerning, wise ways- if we do not plan ahead our lives could be in danger out in the elements. Chilly bodies to frozen fingers, noses and toes, etc could be the outcome.
Life in this sinful world can "feel" like winter in our souls. People are not kind, friendly, or caring. There is much animosity against people in general, but definitely for people who trust in Jesus as their Savior and Jewish people who trust in YHWH, God, the same One who is our God.
Our God desires that we live in the world, but not of it. We are to love and trust and live for God among the world's people. We are different because of our salvation, but we are to be open to others so that if they wonder about us- they can ask why we live the way we do. What joy to be able to share with others! It is not us who are so wonderful, but our Savior who is!
Titus 2:1-15
"But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.
Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
Likewise urge the young men to be sensible; in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.
Urge bondslaves [those who choose to stay] to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you."
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