Titus 2:7, 8 Exemplary Teacher

In Titus 2:1-8 Paul tells Titus what he is to teach to various groups in the church - Women old and young, men old and young. He rounds it off by calling on Titus to do two things and these in some ways sum up the calling of the minister. First, he is to be an example - In everything set them an example by doing what is good. Titus and every minister who seeks to follow in his footsteps must always remember that in all he does he is setting an example that the people should be encouraged to follow. The second thing is to teach. Paul syas In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. Integrity, seriousness and soundness are to be the hallmarks of his teaching. There will be oppostion but the opposers will not be able to withstand his teaching if it has these three characteritics. They will speak against him but their words will sound hollow. So here is a broad plan of action for the minister - give them a good example and teach with integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech.