Titus 1 Choosing Godly Men

 

Titus 1 Choosing Godly Men

This letter from Paul to Titus is somewhat of a repeat of his letter to Timothy. Titus was a minister on the Island of Crete, a place that was notorious for moral corruption. The point of Paul’s letter to Titus was to know the truth and live it. Today Christians who claim to know the truth but doesn’t live it are called hypocrites. We can resist the hypocritical Christian experience that has become so commonplace in the church ans is so repulsive to the onlooker.

The Book of Titus shows us how to make the gospel attractive in our own lives. It starts out with the power of a promise. The power of a promise depends on the character of the person who is making the promise. God promised eternal life before time began. Those who accept Jesus Christ as Savior will obtain the fulfillment of that promise. We can be certain that the promise will be fulfilled. Because it is not in God’s character to lie. Such a promise should motivate us to live for Him each day. Paul left Titus in Crete to strengthen the church. Paul knew the success of Titus’ efforts would depend on his ability to identify a few good and godly men. He had to equip and encourage men to serve others as leaders of the church. Paul gave Titus a list of traits to look for in a man who would make a good elder among believers. They had to be blameless which meant they had no unsettled problems in their lives. They were to be faithful to one woman, raise healthy children, be humble in the sight of God. They were not self-willed, quick tempered, violent or greedy. They had to practice hospitality and love good things. They had to think clearly and be just, holy and self-controlled. They had to effectively model and teach the Christian faith. These qualities should be in all the men who claim to be Christians. It would be great if the men who run our Country were required to have all these qualities too. As it is the church is still looking for people who will live out their faith with such character. If we are to have a strong character in Christ, men and women both should strive to have these qualities.

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