Titus 2
1 As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. 2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.
“Promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome living.” Now THAT kind of teaching would certainly put you out of the cultural mainstream today. As it did in Paul & Titus’ day, too. When we teach others to live as followers of Christ Jesus, we teach things like self-control, respect, love and patience. These attributes are NOT the cultural norm in pagan America, nor were they the norm in the pagan Roman Empire. They ARE to be the norm for those of us who claim to follow Christ. May these types of traits be seen as the norm for my family, my brothers and sisters in Christ and for me.
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