Proper Conduct
Introduction: recall the
words of Titus 2: one. Proper for sound doctrine. Teaching
that is spiritually healthy and wholesome which leads to
godly conduct. Paul has already addressed older men, older
women, younger women period now he turns his attention to
young men and then servants (slaves).
Text: Titus 2: 6-10
1.
Proper conduct for young men. (vs
6-10)
a.
Exhort- cheer, encourage, call
to.
b.
Sober minded, Be sensible,
wise, think straight, to be discreet, to think and act
soberly, to use sound judgment, to be self disciplined and
self controlled in ones life. Must consider your companions,
one corinthians 15: 33
c.
showing a pattern of good
works-their good works were to be typical of their lives and
habitual. Matthew 5: 16 karma the world is watching and
needs to see good useful, loving deeds done by Christians.
d.
In doctrine showing integrity-
doctrine is teaching and instruction. Should be pure and
genuine, free from adulterations. 2 Corinthians 1: 12-14, 2:
17. Should be serious, solemn, respectful, dignified.
e.
Sound speech- wholesome,
healthy, failed with truth. Ephesians 4: 29. Promotes
well-being of others, promotes christian growth period
according to the need karma as fits the occasion. Proverbs
25: 11. Cannot be condemned- blameless, above reproach one
Timothy 4: 12.
f.
Examples of young men:
i.
Joseph maintained his integrity
ii.
David slew giants
iii.
Daniel did not defile himself
2.
Proper conduct for bond
servants (VS 9-10)
a.
Obedient to masters,
submissive, subject to, ephesians 6: 5-7, colossians 3:
23-24. Duty was to serve. Offer obedience out of devotion to
Christ.
b.
Well pleasing, to give
satisfaction in every respect, to do what is wanted. Try to
please as long as what they want is not sinful, not immoral,
or illegal. Acts 5: 29.
c.
Not answering back, not
argumentative, not talking back, not critical or caustic.
d.
Not pilfering, not taking
something that doesn't belong to you. Stealing, embezzling,
Ephesians 4: 28, proverbs 10: 2; 20-17.
e.
Showing good fidelity,
trustworthy, faithful, Matthew 24: 45-47; Luke 16: 10-12.
f.
Adorn the doctrine, make the
teaching of God attractive, more appealing to unbelievers
period to show the beauty of the teaching of god. Christians
should show the beauty and Value of following God's word.
3.
Conclusion: proper conduct for
followers of Christ is essential to the advancement of his
Kingdom. May we all aspire to adorn the doctrine of God.
Free to use to the
furtherance of the Kingdom and for the Glory of God.
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