Titus 2
You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. 2 Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.
3 Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.
4 Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, 10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
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 appearing of the glory 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.
15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.
This is very, very sound doctrine.
Temperate - not prone to outbursts of anger or self.
Worthy of respect. Pure.
Self-controlled.
Sound in faith.
Love.
Endurance.
Reverent to God.
Not too much wine.
Love Husbands and Children.
Be Busy at Home.
Kind.
Do not Malign the Word of God.
Integrity
Seriousness
Soundness of Speech
Be able to be trusted.
Making God Attractive.
Because: Salvation from God is for All People.
The part that is a little surprising is teach, encourage and rebuke with authority.
Let now one despise you.
This indicates a "Love One's Self" manner we all need. Letting our self esteem come from God.
The Song "He Knows My Name" by Francesca Battistelli - the lyrics were written specifically because so many people have opinions of each of us. Uninformed, judgmental, fond, loving, respectful and what is the important aspect of this - The Truth - we are redeemed and known by God the Father. Then we have the fruit of the Holy Spirit telling us - we are Saved by God in Jesus Christ.
Special, Loved, Chosen by Father God Lord God Almighty. Who knows us completely.
Then in God - Jesus carries us forth in His Righteousness. And with God - we will go Far.
Father God, we lift up to You, some of Your attributes:
God has the power to create anything from nothing (Psalm 33:6-9)
God has power to deliver (Exodus 13:3)
God’s creative power is beyond our comprehension (Job 38:1-11)
God speaks and these events happen (Psalm 29:3-9)
His resurrection power is immeasurably great (Ephesians 1:19-20)
His creation reflects His power (Psalm 19:1-4)
His powerful word sustains everything (Hebrews 1:3)
He has power over death (Revelation 1:18)
No one can challenge what God does (Daniel 4:35)
Reveals Himself as the Almighty God (Genesis 17:1)
Father God, You are in all places.
All creation is dependent upon His presence (Colossians 1:17)
God’s continual presence brings contentment (Hebrews 13:5)
God is everywhere and no one can escape Him (Psalm 139:7-12)
No task is too large or too difficult for Him (Jeremiah 32:17, 27)
One cannot hide from God (Jeremiah 23:23-24)
Father God, You are Sovereign and In Charge:
God controls time and seasons (Daniel 2:21)
God powerfully delivered His people from Egypt (Exodus 12:29-32; 13:13-31)
God has dominion over the affairs of people (Job 12:13-25)
God controls nature for His purposes (Job 37:2-13)
God chose His people to become like Christ (Romans 8:28-30)
God chose His people before He made the world (Ephesians 1:4)
God’s eternal purpose is to make His wisdom known (Ephesians 3:10-11)
He raises and removes rulers (Daniel 2:21)
The powerful Creator reduces human rulers to nothing (Isaiah 40:21-26)
He has a plan for His people and will carry it out (Ephesians 1:5, 11)
He chose His people to save and purify them (2 Thessalonians 2:13)
God is the only Sovereign (1 Timothy 1:17; 6:15)
Father God is The Creator, looks after His creation (Psalm 104:3-32)
Relationship with God requires worship (John 4:24)
Father God is True. Truth is Jesus is for us and died for us.
Believers know that God is true (John 3:33)
Eternal life is knowing the only true God (John 17:3)
Even if all humanity lies, God remains true (Romans 3:4)
God is the Truth (John 14:6)
God follows through on His promises (Numbers 11:22-23; 31-34)
God’s words are true and completely righteous (Psalm 19:9)
God’s truth is everlasting (Psalm 117:2)
God’s word is truth (John 17:17)
God’s words are faithful and true (Revelation 21:5; 22:6)
Father God is Just.
God judges all people with justice (Psalm 9:7-8)
God rightly judges heart, mind and deeds (Jeremiah 17:10)
Jesus, our righteous defender before the Father (1 John 2:1)
Father God, we offer to You the one thing we can give that You have not first given to us - we lift up our thanks in Thanksgiving for at least one of these attributes for today. We give Thanks for Your Nature of Mercy for ourselves and those we love. We ask for healing, joy, love and goodness in each day.
We continually lift up the peace we want in our lives and for our Nation to be a Blessing from You - to arrive gently. We ask to be the People You lead with Mercy and Wisdom. And look to You in Expectation as we open the doors each time of our homes and in our Worship Days. We pray for our offices. And we will pray continually. Knowing You Are Present in Our Prayers.
Thank You Father for what You have given to us - Jesus.
We lift up all we Love to You. In Jesus. Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves †
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Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful words and the Word of our God! May He bless you as you continue to speak the truth in such a moving way.
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