Titus 2:11 (NIV) For the
grace of God that brings salvation has
appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say
"No" to ungodliness and worldly passions,
and to live self-controlled, upright and godly
lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious
appearing of our great God and Savior,
Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to
redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for
himself a people that are his very own, eager to
do what is good.