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Paul turns from confronting false teachers to instructing Titus on what faithful gospel living looks like in everyday life. Titus is to teach “what accords with sound doctrine,” showing how the truth shapes real people in real relationships, through discipleship (v. 1). Paul addresses the church by age and role — older men and women, younger men and women, and servants — calling each group to lives marked by self-control, integrity, faith, love, and good works (vv. 2–10). Older believers are to model maturity, younger believers are to learn wisdom, and all are to live in ways that protect the reputation of God’s Word and make the gospel attractive to the watching world (vv. 5, 8, 10).
Paul then grounds these commands in the heart of the gospel itself. The grace of God has appeared in Jesus Christ, bringing salvation and training God’s people to say no to sin and yes to godly living in the present age (vv. 11–12). Christians live this way because they are waiting for their “blessed hope” — the return of Jesus, our great God and Savior (v. 13). Christ gave Himself to redeem and purify a people who belong to Him and are eager to do good works (v. 14). Because this message comes with divine authority, Titus is to teach, encourage, and correct boldly, allowing no one to dismiss the transforming power of grace (v. 15).
🌀 Reflection:
How is God’s grace currently training you — not just saving you from sin, but shaping how you live today as you wait for Christ’s return (vv. 11–13)?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Look for one practical way this week to “adorn the doctrine of God our Savior” by intentionally living with integrity, kindness, and self-control in your home, work, or community (v. 10).
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Just Keith Harris 
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