Titus 1&2 -- A Generation Gap

Paul had left Titus in Crete to continue establishing a church there.  Paul wrote with authority, giving Titus a charge to appoint elders to help manage the church.  The traits he was to look for in candidates were designed to insure that God was glorified and man was not.

Paul recognized several ministries in the church in chapter 2.  Each was different and required a different approach to ministry.

The bottom line to all of this seemed to be found in 2:10 – “… so that in everything they do they will make the teaching of God attractive.”

Although there was a generation gap in this church, my commentary noted:  “The grace of God enables us to bridge the generation gap in the church.  One way to do this is for all members, young and old, to live up to the standards that God has set for our lives.”  There’s nothing unfair or one-sided about that!

Paul also told Titus to be the example more than being the exhorter.  “A pastor preaches best by his life … Whatever the pastor wants his church to be, he must first be himself.”

Father, help us in our own church to see the value You place on each person – particularly whatever age they are now.  Show us how valuable each is in helping build Your kingdom here on earth.  Let me not put anyone down.  Show me, instead, how You value them and are using them.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford