Titus 2:1-5 ▼

1 But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians].

2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness [Christlike in character].

3 Older women similarly are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor addicted to much wine, teaching what is right and good,

4 so that they may encourage the young women to tenderly love their husbands and their children,

5 to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.