Titus 2:7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, 8 and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. 9 Bondservants are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
In our passage yesterday, we saw that Paul addressed every age group of men and women concerning living a life of godliness, ending with young men. At this point Paul pauses to focus on Titus himself, still a young man, yet serving as a leader in the Church. He needed to realize the huge impact he has as an example to others. What he said would be carefully listened to and weighed. Those searching for truth would notice the lack of it, while those resistant to it would look for every opportunity to criticize. The names of Titus, Paul, the church at Crete, and Christ Himself would have their reputation evaluated by the words and actions of Titus. Paul then turns to address servants/slaves as to their lifestyle in word, actions, and attitude so they could be a testimony to their masters, fellow bondservants, and a watching world. Honesty, submission, and trust in God should shine for all to see.
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