Titus 2:3-5 gives us the basic foundation of our character as a woman:
2:3---Be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given too much wine, teachers of good
2:4---Admonish the young women to love their husbands and children
2:5---Be descret, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their husbands
Not many of us young women know how we should behave and from what I see nowadays, nor does a lot of older women. That was not meant to be judgemental but truth. What is your basic understanding of these scriptures?
My understanding is that we should live by example. That our lives should be a guide for those younger than us and basically for anyone who is watching you. Let your life be a testimony.
ReplyDeleteAs a young wife, it took me a long time to figure out how I should treat my husband and what is expected of me from God. I had a huge problem with the word "obedient" and I know some men can take that word out of context. We will go deeper on that subject later.
It's so important that we continue to not only study the word, but apply it. It's sad when you know 50 year old women (and men) who have been "in" church all of their lives, but you see no outward changes being made! Thats what Im focusing on this year--making sure that what you see on the outside, matches what's in my heart. First on my list are drinking--giving up everything except wine in moderation-- and cussing--Ive quit many times before but need to go at that again.
ReplyDeleteShayna, I agree. I'm giving up drinking except my Moscato (lol) and as you say...in moderation. Cussing is one that I have to definitely give up...and WILL. I don't want to continue to be the person just "talking" about what we should be doing but actually "do" what I need to do as a woman of God.
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ReplyDeleteI agree, I think we need to live by example, especially for our young daughters who are watching everything we do. Now I do have a problem with the word ” obedient”, and not because I dont want to do what the bible says, but because men do seem to take it out of context, and besides I know I am not the one to judge and I wont be the one the man is going to have to answer to, but when the man is not doing what God has called him to be, and not taking care of responsibility, it is very hard to be ”obedient”. I do want to learn how to study the word and get a better understanding, so I will be able to be the woman of God.
ReplyDeleteYes, Theresa and I understand where you are coming from. But think this way...you're not being obedient to the man but to the Lord. I have a series called "Desperate Housewives of the Bible" (really good and by John Hagee)and I plan to share what I am learning from that. The story of Abigail and her husband is a testiment of "obedience". Much can be learned from it once we understand what our role is. Stay tuned and thank you for participating.
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