Sensible is an interesting word that I think is out of favor. Merriam Webster gives the English definition of sensible as “having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason : rational, reasonable.” I think we could agree that “sensible” is not a word to define our society in this present age.
There is a Greek word that has a similar definition as the English “sensible.” It is “sophronos” and it means “soberly, with moderation, prudently.”
We see the Greek “sophronos” translated as “sensible” in Titus. It is part of a series of words used to describe how Christians should behave in our “present age.”
“For the grace of God has appeared with salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age.” [2:11-12 HCSB]
Isn’t the grace of God the most marvelous thing! Not only has it brought us salvation so that we might become the children of God, but it also instructs us and empowers us so that we might live the life God intends for us.
That life, that absolutely wonderful abundant life, denies godlessness and worldly lusts. But it does not stop there. While we are to eliminate things like godlessness and worldly lusts, we are also to embrace a life that is sensible, righteous, and godly.
Beloved, we must always affirm truth and act honestly and with integrity. We must deny entrance of any thoughts or habits into our lives that go against the inspired Word of God. We must abandon the lust and unholy desires with which the world entices us.
And we must be sensible. Of all, that may be the most difficult part!
