Today we begin reading Titus, a letter of Paul’s to a fellow pastor named Titus. Step by step, Paul outlines the requirements for those who wish to lead as stewards of God’s Church. Then he turns his focus to the false teachers, who do not measure up in understanding or teaching the truth, in their corrosive behavior, or in their motives. As living, active members of God’s Church, potential leaders should aspire to know and understand His truth and to serve in the roles He provides. They and their families need to live a godly life that avoids empty talk, deceit, and any teaching that turns away from God’s truth. Purity is a tall order, though, and we cannot make ourselves pure. Yet God steps into our lives and purifies us by His Gospel. Thank God that through Jesus Christ, He makes us pure and leads us through His trustworthy Word! • Jesus, purify me with Your righteousness so that I may lead in my family and serve faithfully among Your people. Amen.
Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (pp. 10550-10551). (Function). Kindle Edition.