How can young men apply Titus 2:6 in their daily decision-making? Titus 2:6—The Core Command “In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.” Why Self-Control Matters • Protects your witness (1 Timothy 4:12) • Guards against spiritual shipwreck (Proverbs 25:28) • Displays the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) • Marks a life surrendered to Christ (Romans 12:1-2) A Daily Decision-Making Grid 1. Look up: “Will this honor Christ?” (Colossians 3:17) 2. Look ahead: “Where will this choice lead?” (Galatians 6:7-8) 3. Look around: “How will this affect others?” (Philippians 2:3-4) 4. Look within: “Am I being ruled by the Spirit or my impulses?” (Romans 8:5-6) Key Areas to Guard • Thought life—capture every thought (2 Corinthians 10:5) • Words—be quick to hear, slow to speak (James 1:19-20) • Sexual purity—flee immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:22) • Time—redeem it wisely (Ephesians 5:15-17) • Money—steward, don’t squander (Proverbs 3:9-10) • Digital intake—set no worthless thing before your eyes (Psalm 101:3) Practical Helps • Start the day in Scripture (Psalm 119:9, 11) • Memorize Titus 2:6; quote it before major decisions • Use accountability software or a trusted mentor (Proverbs 27:17) • Schedule media-free zones to train focus • Keep short accounts with God—confess quickly (1 John 1:9) Walking in the Spirit • Ask for His filling each morning (Ephesians 5:18) • Listen for conviction and promptly obey (John 16:8) • Replace temptation with Spirit-led action—serve, give, encourage (Galatians 5:13) Remember the Ultimate Example Jesus “committed no sin” yet faced every temptation (Hebrews 4:15). Fixing your eyes on Him (Hebrews 12:1-2) fuels the self-control Titus 2:6 commands. Putting It Together Self-control is the Spirit-powered habit of saying yes to what magnifies Christ and no to what dethrones Him. Let Titus 2:6 be the default setting for every choice, big or small, and you will walk in wisdom, purity, and lasting impact. |
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