Pray the Word with David Platt Devoted to Good Works (Titus 3:8)
Nov 29, 2025
David Platt explains the importance of being devoted to good works, emphasizing intentionality in our actions. He warns against engaging in trivial controversies that lead to division. The discussion highlights the need to meet urgent physical and spiritual needs and encourages prayer for awareness and sensitivity. Platt also prays for the Budama people in Chad, seeking to inspire believers to serve and make a positive impact. The focus remains on cultivating fruitful lives through meaningful service and Christian devotion.
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Be Careful To Devote Yourself
- Be intentional and careful to devote yourself to good works today.
- Avoid foolish controversies, dissensions, and quarrels that stir up division.
Tendency Toward Division
- Our natural tendency is to engage in unprofitable disputes rather than fruitful service.
- Intentionality counters that tendency and redirects energy toward excellent, profitable actions.
Prioritize Urgent Needs
- Be attentive to urgent needs and act to help those in immediate distress.
- Let good works be both physical and spiritual, serving people practically and sharing the gospel.