Bible Journey > Titus

Being that the opening chapter of Titus is specifically addressed to elders, it's one that I've read, studied, and even taught on numerous times. But in reading through it again this morning, several things jumped out at me:

• 1:11 - An essential part of loving the flock is protecting it - the word translated "silenced" means "to close the mouth by means of a muzzle or a gag"
• 1:13 - Sometimes that protection involves a stern rebuke
• 1:16 - One of the strongest evidences for salvation is whether we walk the walk, not just talk the talk
• 2:7 - My life (example) and teaching are inseparable - I'm still meditating on the word "dignified" (NASB - 'majesty, gravity, dignified seriousness') with reference to the responsibility associated with teaching
• 2:11-12 - The new birth will always be evidenced by the new life - or as Spurgeon used to say, "The grace that does not change my life will not save my soul."

As a side note. . . let me plug one of my new favorite blogs to make my blogroll: Stuff Christians Like. It has been rapidly growing in popularity in the blogosphere because of the off the wall, zany sense of humor of the author. However, today he tackled a very serious subject – Letting Porn Win. And in light of Titus 2:11ff, it could not be any more relevant. It's one of the most insightful responses on the issue I've ever read, and I commend it to you highly.