"You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." Titus 2:1 - 5, NIV
Welcome to another edition of Titus 2 Tuesday where we recognize and celebrate the women in our lives who have taught or are teaching us Godly principles, sound wisdom, and truth.
As I've mentioned before, I'm in the middle of an incredible Bible Study. God has challenged me in so many ways during this study, and I'm so thankful for that. We've been studying Esther, and as we are getting close to the end of Esther's story, I am realizing how much I've learned from her.
~ Esther was careful in what she said and to whom she said it. Oh my, my, my, is this one for me. I'm pretty sure God has fully intended on me "getting it" with this trait. From her keeping the fact that she was a Jew quiet to the careful, calculated way she went before the King on behalf of her people, Esther was very particular about her words. And her demeanor.
~ Even when Esther was Queen, she still sought the advice of Mordecai. I'm learning more and more the importance of seeking true Godly wisdom and advice. It's more than asking my friends what they think; I mean, if they know what I want to hear, are they more likely to answer accordingly? It's so important that we listen to advice and accept instruction. (Proverbs 19:20).
Sure, these are just two things, but they're big. B-I-G to me. Oh how I long to be much more careful in the words I say and how I carry myself with others.
What has God taught you this week through a Titus 2 Woman? Link up and tell us about it!
8 comments:
Hey, hey! I'm pretty much "first" today. I usually post at the end of the day. I'm doing the study on Esther too. It's awesome. I enjoyed your post and polished my faith with yours! Thank you!
I just realized, I haven't posted the Titus 2 scripture at the top of my post, am I suppose to?
Thanks.
I agree, we can learn a lot from the ladies of the Bible, even though peeps think it not applicable to our lives! Thanks for sharing with us today! Great things to think about!
Amen! I've always loved reading about Esther, her doubts and her courage.
Thanks so much for sharing your bible study with us. I love Easter and I have so much more to learn.
I really need to work on thinking about what I say too. I either won't say anything at all or I say too much!
What great lessons the Holy Spirit is developing in you! I am continually learning and growing in these areas too :)
I thank God for my First Lady, she continually allows God to use her in the lives of His people. We doing a Charles Stanley study, "The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life."
Learning to be just abide. She commented last week that God deserves more than us bearing fruit. He wants fruit, nore fruit, and MUCH more fruit!
Blessings to you...
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