Titus 2:1,2 Instructions for Older Men

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Instructions for Older Men

Titus 2:1,2
But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:
that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience;


While there are those who propose that "sound doctrine" is that which is advocated by certain post-Biblical theologians, in fact "sound doctrine" is that which is defined by the scriptures themselves. Teachings are to conform to what the Bible actually says. Therefore Paul said to Timothy, "Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables." 2Tim 4:2-4

"Older men" are not simply elders. Rather he is speaking generically of the mature among the assembly.

"Sober" is not simply referring to not being drunk, but to be reasonable - a serious person of a sound mind.

"Reverent" is one who is venerated for their character. Honorable, Noble (Php 4:8)

"Temperate" refers to curbing one’s desires and impulses, self-controlled

"Sound in faith" goes back to verse 1, having sound doctrine. This came up in Titus 1:13.

"Sound in love" refers to the attitude with which one develops and applies the Bible.

"Sound in patience" refers to the longsuffering one endures for the sake of Christ.