1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
Tit.2 (New Testament)
7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Tit.2 (New Testament)
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Chapter 2
Verse: "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age" - Titus 2:11-12
Lesson: In this chapter, Paul is instructing Titus on how to teach various groups within the church, including older men, older women, young men, and slaves. The verse above highlights the transformative power of God's grace, which not only saves us from sin but also teaches us how to live holy lives.
Conclusion: As Christians, we are called to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age. We are not to be conformed to the patterns of this world but transformed by the renewing of our minds. The grace of God empowers us to live in a way that is pleasing to Him, and we should strive to walk in obedience to His commands.
Prayer Points: Lord, thank you for the grace that saves us and teaches us how to live holy lives. Help us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live in a way that honors you. Give us the strength to resist temptation and to walk in obedience to your commands, knowing that your grace is sufficient for us.
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