‏ Titus 2:1

Instructions for Christian Living

In this section, Paul instructs Titus to teach sound doctrine and apply it to various groups within the church. He emphasizes that Christian teaching should affect all areas of life—whether someone is old or young, male or female, a leader or a servant. Paul wants Titus to make sure that everyone knows their duties as Christians, according to their age and situation in life, so that the whole church can live in a way that honors God.

v. 1: Paul tells Titus, “But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1 a). This means Titus must teach what is true and healthy according to the gospel. He is to avoid useless stories and focus on teaching what will help Christians grow in faith and live rightly. Sound doctrine is not just for leaders, but for everyone. Titus must make sure that all believers—old or young, men or women—know what God expects of them and how they should behave. The truth of the gospel should shape every part of their lives, helping them to serve God and others well.

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