June 29 – To the Pure

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from Titus 1, where Paul confronts false teachers who insisted that believers had to earn God’s acceptance by following the Old Testament law. Paul reminds Titus that those who have been made pure through faith in Christ are no longer made righteous by religious performance, but by the finished work of Jesus. This message encourages listeners to examine whether they have fallen into the subtle trap of trying to earn what Christ has already freely provided. While believers are called to pursue holiness and obedience, those things flow from a relationship with God rather than serving as a means of gaining His approval. Pastor Cory reminds us that even mature Christians can struggle with feelings of inadequacy or the pressure to "do more" for God, but the gospel continually calls us back to the truth that righteousness is a gift received by faith. As we rest in what Jesus has accomplished, we are freed to serve Him with joy, gratitude, and confidence instead of striving to earn His favor.Today's Reading:June 29 – Amos 4–6; Psalm 86; Titus 1