After all, Paul spent many hours with Dr. Luke. Luke's careful documentation of the facts about Jesus Christ's life would have been a welcome tonic on their long journeys together. Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior . . . Today, women are encouraged to believe we can have it all do it all be it all. A Titus two woman may be tired but she can exchange her weariness for God's strength, moment by moment if necessary.
Reverence is a timeless attribute.
Not malicious gossips, nor enslaved to much wine . . . Paul had seen many women go through real persecution and struggle with doubts and fear in dangerous times. He knew the lethal power of unbridled speech and appetites. Therefore, today we are without excuse, when we consider the content and intent of many conversations we have. Though wine may never cross a Christian woman's lips she may seek solace in food or other mind-numbing diversions.