Titus 2

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Paul gives Titus some guidelines about how different groups of Christians should live; although, it seems to me that we can all live in the ways he mentions to everyone. He starts with older men and says they should be sober. They should have good character, use good judgement, and be well rounded in faith, love, and endurance. If these older men live with good character, then the people, especially in the culture at the time, will begin to take on the good character talked about in the Bible. People tend to follow the examples of older men. If they use good judgement, they will do what God tells them, they will have no regrets, and they will set good examples for what the community should do. In being well rounded, everything comes from faith and love. God loves us more than we can imagine, and if we have faith in Him, we have our reward. God calls us to love one another at all times no matter what. We need the endurance to keep the faith and love going for all time, through the good and the bad. We can never stop if we truly believe. Older women should live lives dedicated to God. They should not gossip or be addicted to alcohol. Gossip is hurtful and unChristlike. You should fill your conversations with more Godly talk. They should set examples to teach young women to love their husbands and children, use good judgement, and be morally pure. I think those speak for themselves pretty well. The young men should also use good judgement. They should set a good example by doing what is good. When teaching, speak a message that is pure and dignified. Speak accurately about what is written in the Bible and no one can condemn you. Then, they will be embarrassed because they can't find anything bad about us. Paul had experience about people embarrassing themselves because they could not find anything wrong with what he said. Slaves should not argue with their masters or steal form them. Instead, they should serve in a way that shows how good the message of God is. Again, slavery is still unacceptably bad, and Paul encourages slaves to gain their freedom when they can. God came for all people to be saved. He teaches us through the Holy Spirit how to lie God filles lives. We should live in a way that our appearance reflects the life of Christ Jesus. Tell these things to all believers and correct the ones who have been misled.