Life Applications and Lessons from the Book of Titus: Part 1
Life Applications and Lessons (Vol. 118)
Titus is a small little book in the Bible, but it is filled with so many lessons we can apply to our lives. Here are a few life applications and lessons from the book of Titus, chapters 1 and 2.
All of this week’s verses are about the examples we set before others – believers and non-believers. Let’s take a look at some of the scriptures and see how we can apply them to our lives.
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Life Applications and Lessons from the Book of Titus
Titus 1:7-9
“As an overseer of God’s household, he must be blameless, not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not an excessive drinker, not a bully, not greedy for money, 8 but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it.” Titus 1:7-9
- Paul is sharing what the character and actions of an elder in the church should be.
- Leaders in the church and outside of the church are held to a high standard, because they lead and have influence on others.
- Whether we are leaders or lay people, the character traits Paul listed are still good traits for all of us. We can strive to have these characteristics in our everyday lives.
- Blameless
- Not arrogant
- Not hot-tempered
- Not an excessive drinker
- Not a bully
- Not greedy
- Hospitable
- Loving what is good
- Sensible
- Righteous
- Holy
- Self-controlled
- Holding to the faithful message
Titus 1:16
“They claim to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.” Titus 1:16
- We represent the Lord in the way that we act.
- Our actions need to match our faith.
Do you remember the song, What if I Stumble by DC Talk? I love the way it begins with this powerful quote!
“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and then walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” Brennan Manning
Titus 2:3-5
“In the same way, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not slaves to excessive drinking. They are to teach what is good, 4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and to love their children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, workers at home, kind, and in submission to their husbands, so that God’s word will not be slandered.” Titus 2:3-5
Have you heard MercyMe’s song, Dear Younger Me? That is exactly what these verses make me think of.
- This is not necessarily talking about “elderly” women (whatever that is), but women who have experienced life and learned from it.
- We learn so much about ourselves and life as we go through trials and situations.
- Going through life is part of the learning process, but imagine getting a letter from your older self during those times. After the disbelief, it would probably be pretty encouraging.
- We have the opportunity to share the knowledge and wisdom we have gained with others who may be going through the very things we had to go through, even our sins and mistakes.
- Many times it is not about age at all. Young people can set an example for others as well.
Titus 2:9-10
“Slaves are to submit to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back 10 or stealing, but demonstrating utter faithfulness, so that they may adorn the teaching of God our Savior in everything.” Titus 2:9-10
When I read these verses, I don’t think of “slavery” in our society, but more like authority. Although Paul may be talking about literal slavery, when I apply this to my life, I think of the work place or governmental authority. These are my take aways.
- Submit to all authority.
- Be well pleasing.
- Have a good attitude.
- Don’t steal from the company, not even with your time.
- The way we work and the attitude we have while working is a testimony.
- We are to wear (put on intentionally) the teaching of God.
- The way we behave in the work place is either a display of Who God is or it discredits us.
Titus 2:14
“He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works.” Titus 2:14
- Great News – We are His!
- He paid for us with His own blood to get us out of a state of lawlessness. Now we can be with Him instead.
- Many people want to be their own person and not “belong” to anyone. We will either belong to the enemy who wants to harm us, or to the One Who paid for us out of love!
- This should make us want to live a Godly life for Him.
There was definitely a common theme in the first two chapters of Titus. Again, it is all about our character and the examples we set before others.
Next week we will take a look at Titus chapter 3. I hope you will join me.
Life Applications and Lessons Resources
If you are trying to get started with a daily Bible plan, see Simple Bible Study Ideas for Spiritual Growth. I hope these tips will help you like they have helped me.
These are a few of my favorite Bible study resources:
- She Reads Truth Bible
- Composition Notebook
- Black Pens – These are fine point and work well in Bibles.
Fun Gift Idea of Biblical Life Lessons
If you have joined me recently, these daily life applications from the Bible are examples of some of the comments I am writing in the Bibles I am giving to my grandchildren when they graduate from high school. Click here to see the post where I explain this eternal gift idea. I want to give them all the resources I can to use in today’s world!
Related Posts
1 – Life Applications and Lessons from Ruth Chapter 1
2 – Life Applications and Lessons from Ruth Chapter 2
3 – Life Applications and Lessons from Ruth Chapter 3
4 – Life Applications and Lessons from Ruth Chapter 4
As we read His Word, I literally pray that we will see how It applies to us. Let’s seek His instruction and put it into action.
Please share any encouragement and lessons you learned this week as you read the Word of God. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Until next week…
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Such a good lesson for us all, Susan. There are so many parts of our daily lives that feel like civilty and chivalry are dead. Every time I feel myself getting frustrated I immediately remind myslef I’m a daughter of the King and it changes my attitude instantly! Big hugs and thanks for sharing these nuggets of wisdom, CoCo
Yes ma’am! You are a daughter of the King!!! So amazing!
Amazing post as always! Thanks for keeping things real and relatable. Just like how Kroger takes time to listen through kroger.com/feedback, I wanted to let you know your effort doesn’t go unnoticed.