What is the meaning of Titus 2:4? In this way The phrase links back to verse 3, where older women are told “to be reverent in behavior… to teach what is good” (Titus 2:3). Their godly life and words create the pathway—“in this way”—for shaping the next generation. Scripture consistently connects example with instruction: • “You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) • “Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.” (1 Peter 5:3) When seasoned believers model holiness, the teaching that follows has credibility and power. they can train “Train” speaks of deliberate, hands-on mentoring, not casual advice. The goal is life-transformation, much like: • “Train up a child in the way he should go…” (Proverbs 22:6) • “Teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:20) • “Entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2) Training is intentional, personal, and repeatable, ensuring that truth is both taught and caught. the young women Paul zeroes in on women who are building marriages and families. They face unique pressures, so the church provides seasoned sisters to walk beside them. Other passages underline this focused ministry: • “I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households.” (1 Timothy 5:14) God values stage-specific discipleship; every season of life has wisdom tailored for it. to love their husbands The first lesson is marital devotion. Love here is practical, faithful affection—seen in: • “A wife of noble character… brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” (Proverbs 31:10-12) • “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church.” (Ephesians 5:25) • “Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.” (Colossians 3:18-19) Older women help younger wives cultivate a home where respect, kindness, and mutual sacrifice flourish. and children Next comes motherly love—tender, instructive, and steadfast. Scripture paints the pattern: • “Children are a heritage from the LORD.” (Psalm 127:3) • “These words… you shall teach them diligently to your children.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) • “I recall your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice.” (2 Timothy 1:5) Training emphasizes nurturing hearts, shaping character, and passing on faith to the next generation. summary Titus 2:4 reveals a divine strategy: godly older women, by their example and instruction, intentionally disciple younger women so that marriages thrive and children are cherished. When each generation embraces this pattern, the church and the home display the beauty and order God designed. |
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