Reading: Titus 2

Do Christians teach one another in the normal course of life? Yes, they do. In this chapter, Paul instructs Titus to train the church members in regard to their influence on others. Often, we go to church expecting to be taught by others "more qualified" than we are or whose role--vocationally--is to be on church staff. There is indeed room for pastors and teachers to lead on a regular basis. However, this chapter reminds us that we ALL have a role in encouraging, teaching, and helping one another.

A friend of mine who runs a counseling site reminded me that all Christians are counselors. When we interact with others, we often fall into the need to counsel, advise, exhort. We could add to that all Christians are teachers in some degree, whether you teach by word or example or both.

As you read through this passage, consider who teaches you, and who you have the privilege of teaching, either directly or indirectly.

Some questions:

• What is important in regard to teaching?
• What specific characteristic is mentioned or implied for all the groups?
• Jot down particular instructions for each group.
• What do you think it means to be "busy" at home? Isn't being busy something often considered to be wrong or detrimental?
• Verses 11-14 are a powerful "creed" or doctrinal statement. Spend some time reading it slowly and taking in its meaning.

An aside:

Titus 2:5 is often used as base verse for instructing women about homemaking. Sometimes it is used to demand that Christian women avoid working outside the home. I've written a detailed article about this subject and it is available to anyone who makes a donation of $2 or more via the donate button to the right (plus, you become a lifetime silver member of HOPE Online!) If you are already a member of HOPE Online, simply write me to request it.

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