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1. "But speak thou the things" Tn the
foregoing chapter Paul had warned Titus
against the false, Judaizing teachers, who
to know God, but in works denied Him.
In opposition to all of this Titus was to
be an example both in doctrine and life.
(Which become" Which is in harmony
with. Sound doctrine Good and holy
doctrine; such as is calculated to make
men holy when they walk in accordance
with it.
.. Aged men be SOBER" The apostle
proceeds now to give Illustrations of what
he means by sound doctrine. Those ad-
vanced q, years should be 'sobcr." Prop
erly this word here means not addicted to
wine; then it comes to be applied to the
spirit which is not inhemed with passion:
Grave" Serious. Temperate" This
has reference to moderation and self-gov-
ernment on all lines. Every appetite
should be kept under control. Sound in
faith" Established in the truths OF the
gospel I'm charity" In love (R: W to
God and man. "ln patience. Patience
love. For, without it, faith would not
long endure, and many things occur each
day that would destroy our love if we
were not well supplied with patience. ;.
8. I'm behavior" Both in their apparel
and in their whole department. "As be-
cometh holiness" "Reverent in dcmean-
or" (R. W; living holy life.: Not false
accusers." Not ''slanderers:" r.. W
Literally, "Not devils.' The slanderer
certainly has the spirit of the devil. Not
given to much wine" "Enslated to much
Wine" (R. W OF ardent drinks which
ia our day are drunk, the apostle does not
speak, because in his time they were not
in use. It is likely that it was customary,
among the elderly women, both Greeks
and Romans, to drink much wine, and
because it was inconsistent with that mod
Grafton which the gospel requires the
apostle forbids it. The only way for you to
be sllte Of not being "enslaved to much
wine is: to let wine entirely alone.
Teachers OF good things" By their ex-
ample as well as their words.
"To love their husbands, etc. And to
show the depth Of their affections to hus-
mandments: of the nextverse. ..
y S. <"To be discreet.p< Prudent. "Chaste." !"
Virtueus, modest, Free from all impuri-
ties in thought as we'll as in action. keep
(ers at home" workers at home" (R.
W This, does not imply that the wife
cannot labor in other spheres also, but her
first duty is to properly atteM to home
interests. The wife wlto really loves her
husband and children ". A. will not find
this task, but rather the JOY of her life.
Good. KIM" Or! w, always mani
testing gentle disposition. "Obedient--
husbands /" The husband is the natural
head of the family. tBe, not blasphemed."
That the gospel is not reproached on ac-
count Of the Inconsistency Of its profes-
sors. 4 Z 3 =.
~ g. "Young -soberminded." Pru!
dent and discreet. Young men who for
get this exhortation and who enter into
those excuses so common to youth, ruin
their health and character and generally
drop into a premature grave. -
~ ."In all things" In all things so far
as they applied to Titus as q, young man.
"a pattern" An ensample. one who
could be safely followed. His practice
should besin harmony with his preaching:
'srror." Gravity" dignity Of demean-
s. "sound speech" The false teachers
were preaching error, but Titus was to
preach the truth. Cannot be condemned"
Cannot be overthrowh." "The contrary
part" That those who oppose you, and
are causing disturbances in the churches
in Crete, MAY be ashamed" May be
brought to feel ashamed of the course they
have taken mo evil thing to say of u.s."
tR. W Against those who are sound in
doctrine and holy in life, no evil can be
justly alleged.
: 9. TN all things" As far as possible
without sin. We must, however, please
God first. mot answering again. Not
ggainsaying" (R. "; not contradicting or
10. aNot purioining.'' Not stealing 6r
embezziing the masters property. 'Fidel-
ity." Faithfulness, veracity. "Adorn the
doctrine" Even these Cretan servants,
or slaves, could live holy lives that would
be an ornament to the truths of thes gos-
II. For" After mentioning thcStu-
ties of these, different classes, the apostle
enforces his exhortation by referring to
that revelation Of salvation, which. alone
gives strength for godly life. "The grace
of God" The free, unmerited favor of
God. The term here has reference to the
whole work of redemption" the gospel,
which was the greatest favor of God to
man. 1t is that grace that announces
."the incarnation and atoning sacrifice OF
Jesus Christ" Bringing salvation to all
men," (R. W Gentiles and Jews, serv-
ants and, masters. "Hath appeared"
"Hath shone FORTH" as the SUN in His
strength, offering light and heat. and life
to every darkened, sin-burdened heart in
all the world.
IL. Teaching u.s." The gospel is a
great teacher. 1t teaches US how to livef.
denying ungodliness.". We are to deny
and oppose all that is not like God;
everything SppG9SSGd sts to GOD IN oSpp SplJ ie @
"Soberly." This has especial refeYence to
self.covernmcnt. Every temper, appe.
tite and desire should be brSsdght, under
subjection to Christ. "Rightseonsly;" y Sly-
ing every man his due. TGodiy." God
like; having the elemerfs of the divine
n@:sfe; Is' blessed hopey Eternal life is the
hone of the Christian. GLORIOUS appear
inc" : "At His SECOND coming in glory to
Judge the woE "of our great .onousSa God and
proof that Jesus Christ is The great God.
IA. "&ave Himself" A voluntary offer
ing. .Phil. 9: 7, s.. Redeem us" Jesus
gavse His life for the world and thus has
pJ&rchased men for Himself. "All iniqni-
worst form. We are redeemed, and may
be delivered from all iniquity. Purify
unto Himself" Jesus Christ purifies His
people. The atonement reaches to the
lowest depths of human .depravity. "A
peculiar people" A people for His own
possession.
Is. iThcse things" The duties men
toned. Speak" Teach. "Exhort."
Urge. "Rebuke." "Reprove with all the
authority with. which thy office invests
thee" LET no man despise thee" Titus
was to conduct himself in such manner
as to command respect.
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