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Sound Doctrine for Younger Men
A Study of Titus 2:6-8
All Scripture Quoted is from the English Standard Version
Self controlled (sober minded)
Demonstrating control over yourself in all types of situations in life.
To have a sensible mind (one who can be reasoned with)
Same word is translated temperate or discrete for older men & older women in Titus
Controlling self in all areas of life!
In all respects to be a model of good works
A pattern or prototype or even a mold
You are to behave in ways other Christians can follow you…not to be a stumbling
block
Consider 1 Timothy 4:12…
Example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity
In your teaching show integrity, dignity & incorruptibility
Some translations exclude incorruptibility However, these are three words used to
describe the way we teach This also shows the importance of teaching Regardless, whether public or private,
everyone is to be a teacher of the truth Consider 1 Peter chapter 2
Teaching with sound speech which cannot be condemned
Paul says so anyone opposing your teaching is put to shame
Sound speech doesn’t allow anyone to speak evil against you
Sound speech begins with Sound teaching from the word of God and only the Word of God
Consider Ephesians 4:29 & Colossians 4:6
Joseph…(Genesis 37-50)
A young man betrayed by his brothers
Sold into slavery by his own brothers
Resisted his bosses wife’s advancements
Excelled even while in jail knowing he was innocent
Did not use a position of power to punish those who made his life miserable
David
Defeated giants with God’s help (1 Sam. 17)
Prior had delivered his sheep from lions & bears
Humility and friendship were very important to David
A man after God’s own heart who committed a grave sin (2 Sam. 11)
Timothy
Trained by his grandmother and mother in the gospel at a young age (2 Timothy 1:5)
Followed Paul in his missionary journeys (Acts 16:1-3)
Was told not to let his youth be despised by others (1 Timothy 4:12)
Was to lead congregations (2 Tim. 4:1-4)
Modern Day Young Men
Younger men who begin to serve the Lord’s Church at a young age in different ways
Younger men who are Christian examples to their families
Younger men who take leadership roles
Younger men who do mission work & preach