“That the aged men be sober, grave,temperate… The aged women likewise… Titus 2:2a-3a As we’re seeing in this Titus 2 word study, God is instructing us how to behave. Not only are we to abstain from intoxicating substances and live honorable lives, we are to be temperate as well. Temperance is one of the specific God-given responsibilities assigned to aged men and women to live before younger ...
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Learning How to Be Grave
“That the aged men be sober, grave… The aged women likewise… Titus 2:2a-3a When I read Scripture, I often have to read it more than once. I may need to ponder on the passage, pull out a dictionary, peruse the Strong’s Concordance, pray to ask God for wisdom, and put my own thoughts aside to comprehend the message being taught. Titus 2 is one of the chapters I have to ponder. It’s rich with ...
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“That the aged men be sober…The aged women likewise… Titus 2:2a-3a Sobriety is a difficult topic of discussion for me. I’ve never tasted an intoxicating beverage and my parents didn’t drink. Yet, I have heartfelt compassion for those who have succumbed to the tragic consequences of intoxication. While my limited knowledge hinders my ability to relate to the addictive attraction to drinking or ...
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“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God instructs us to pray without ceasing to pray. He doesn’t say we are to pray without taking a break or ceasing from our labors. Please excuse me as I take this month to stop and reflect on where I’m at with my goals and responsibilities, pray for burdens on my heart, and take time to get outside and smell some flowers. Thank you. Bring It ...
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“But speak thou the thingswhich become sound doctrine:That the aged men be… …The aged women be likewise…”Titus 2:1, 2a, & 3a I find Titus 2 to be a fascinating, challenging, and inspiring chapter in the Bible. Maybe it’s because I’m a “things-to-do list” kind of gurl. I like things spelled out so I know what to do next and when to get it done. I also love checking the task off when it’s ...
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