Titus 2 - A HEALTHY CHURCH IS A LEARNING CHURCH

 

Paul specifically left Titus in Crete to “put what remained into order” (Titus 1:5).

When church becomes out of order. It becomes chaotic and unhealthy. Professed to know the truth, but their knowledge of the truth did not accord with godliness.

Their doctrines had no impact on their duties!

They professed the gospel, but their lives looked more like the world around them than Christ. And the reason for their lack of health, was that they were being led by unhealthy leaders!

-          A Healthy Church begins with Healthy Leaders.

-          A Healthy Church is an All Play. It requires ALL of us to learn and be able to teach eventually. It is the work for everyone.

-          Want a healthy church?.......appoint elders. But don’t stop there. You also need to TEACH.

·       Because, others (1:10), the insubordinate, and empty talkers are upsetting whole families. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit. They are unhealthy, and their teaching is making the church unhealthy!

·       So teach! Combat their false teaching, by teaching with truth.

·      But by teaching what? “what accords with sound doctrine.”

 While others distort the truth or live inconsistently, Titus is called to be different—faithful, clear, and courageous.

Faithful ministry often means standing apart from error.

Teaching is not optional for a leader. It is a responsibility and calling.
But Paul emphasizes what kind of teaching—not just information, but formation.

“What is appropriate to sound doctrine”

• Sound doctrine means healthy teaching

• It is truth that leads to godly living

• Doctrine that does not transform behavior is not truly sound

Paul will immediately show (Titus 2:2–10) that sound doctrine shapes:

• character
• relationships
• work ethic
• daily conduct

Sound doctrine produces sound lives.

 Titus 2:1 teaches that truth and life must agree.

Right belief must result in right behavior.

Doctrine that stays in the head but never reaches the heart is incomplete.

 Let us reflect:

• What I teach — does it promote Christlike living?

• What I believe — does it shape how I speak and act?

• What I confess — does it align with my daily life?

 

-        In a culture of confusion and compromise, God calls His servants to teach healthy truth that heals lives, not popular ideas that please ears.

The goal of teaching is not applause, but obedience.

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PASTOR LORENZ