Tt3

Be careful to devote yourself to good works. Without intentionality we tend to give ourselves to things that really don't matter. It is not the works that save us, but it is the works that God intends us to walk in.

There is a really fine line between works and salvation. It is a clear fine line, but a fine line none the less. There is no work or any amount of "works" that saves anyone! In this chapter we see Paul repeating that again, "He save us - not by works that we have done but by His mercy." Yet in the verses that follow he encourages every believer to "be careful to devote themselves to good works."

Paul never confuses the means of salvation, nor does he ever question the results of salvation. Many American christians are confused on both ends! They believe it is "good works" that actually save them, and others believe that "works" have nothing to do with salvation. Both are unbiblical and wrong. 

God saves people period. Once saved, those people will devote themselves to doing "good works". Salvation is a gift of God. Works are the results of salvation. Walk in good works today. Be careful to devote yourself to them. It matters.