Titus, 1
12. It was one of themselves, one of their own prophets, who said, 'Cretans were never anything but liars, dangerous animals, all greed and laziness';
12. It was one of themselves, one of their own prophets, who said, 'Cretans were never anything but liars, dangerous animals, all greed and laziness';
Titus 1 addresses the qualities necessary for church leaders, including bishops and elders. Paul emphasizes the importance of having leaders who are blameless in their behavior and teaching, and who are able to refute those who teach false doctrines. In addition, he highlights the need for leaders who are good administrators and who can lead their families. Here are five verses related to the topics covered in Titus 1:
1 Timothy 3:2: "It is necessary, therefore, that the bishop be blameless, husband of one wife, sober, prudent, honest, hospitable and able to teach." This verse focuses on the qualities needed to be a bishop, which include being blameless, having good behavior and being able to teach.
1 Peter 5:2: "Feed the flock of God that is among you, not by embarrassment, but spontaneously, as God wants; not by sordid greed, but of goodwill." This verse highlights the importance of leading God's flock voluntarily and with good intentions rather than motivated by greed.
1 Timothy 3:4-5: "He must rule his own house well, having his children in subjection, with all due respect, for if anyone cannot rule his own home, how will he take care of God's church?" This verse emphasizes the importance of a leader having leadership skills in his own family before leading the church.
Titus 2:7: "In everything gives you for example good works; in doctrine shows integrity, sobriety." This verse talks about the importance of having integrity and sobriety in the doctrine, as well as giving a good example through good works.
2 Timothy 2:15: "Try to introduce you to God approved, as a worker who does not have to be ashamed, which manages the word of truth well." This verse highlights the importance of handling the word of truth well and being approved by God as a shameless worker.
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