Do Our Actions Match Our Words? A Real Talk on Faith and Actions

Understanding Titus 1:16: Living What We Believe

Have you ever met someone who talks a big game, but when it comes down to it, their actions just don’t match their words? Maybe you’ve even caught yourself in that position from time to time—we all have. That’s exactly what Titus 1:16 is talking about when it says, “They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him.”

This passage is a wake-up call for anyone who says they believe in God. It’s easy to say the right things, to go to church, or to call ourselves religious. But if our daily actions don’t line up with what we say we believe, then we’re not fooling anyone—especially not God.

Let’s break it down simply:

·      Talking vs. Walking: Anyone can say, “I know God,” or “I love God.” But the real evidence is in how we treat others, how honest we are, and if we actually try to do the right thing even when it’s hard.

·      Actions Speak Louder: If my words say one thing but my choices say another, what do people really believe? Actions always reveal the truth about our hearts and our faith.

·      Why It Matters: According to Titus 1:16, people who say they know God but live differently are not living up to what God asks. The verse uses strong words like “detestable” and “unfit for any good work”—basically, they’re not living the kind of life God wants for them or for the world.

·      A Call to Honesty: This isn’t about being perfect, but about being real. If we mess up, we own up. If we say we believe something, we try our best to live it out. That’s what makes faith genuine.

So, what’s the takeaway? If we truly want to know God and let others see that in us, our lives need to reflect what we say we believe. That means being kind, honest, generous, and loving—not just when people are watching, but all the time.

Titus 1:16 isn’t just a warning; it’s also an encouragement to close the gap between our words and our actions. Let’s aim to be the kind of people whose actions match our faith—so when we say we know God, everyone can see it by the way we live.

Minister A Francine Green – July 2025