Instructions
Read the passage from Titus 2 below. After reading, answer the questions that follow to reflect on the key themes, morals, and lessons that can be learned from this chapter.
Titus 2:
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, and kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
Questions
- What do you think "sound doctrine" means in the context of this chapter?
- List the qualities that are encouraged for older men and women.
- Why do you think it’s important for older generations to teach younger generations?
- Reflect on a time when you learned something important from an older person in your life. What was it, and how did it impact you?
- What does being "self-controlled" mean to you, and how can you practice this in your daily life?
- Choose one quality mentioned in the passage that you would like to improve in yourself. Describe steps you can take to develop this quality.
Personal Reflection
Write a short paragraph about how the teachings in Titus 2 can apply to your life and your relationships with others.