Devotional messages on the book of Titus sorted by verse
Real Men (1)
Introduction Everywhere we look, there is a shortage of responsible men. Women, especially, are looking for men who will lead, but with love and gentleness. Business, government, education, the military – all seek men of integrity, courage, and initiative. Churches,... continued »
Real Men (2)
A real man commits himself to only one woman. Before marriage, he keeps himself sexually pure by avoiding physical intimacy with women. He preserves emotional integrity by not giving his heart fully to anyone other than the woman he finally... continued »
Real Men (3)
A real man loves his children. In relating to them, he imitates God, who is "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep his anger forever. He... continued »
Real Men (4)
A real man loves his children (2). As we saw before, he teaches them about God. In the words of Paul, he is to "bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord " (Ephesians 6:4). He teaches... continued »
Real Men (5)
Paul continues to describe the qualifications of a church leader (bishop). He repeats the primary principle: The man must be blameless. This does not mean sinless, but it does imply free from such outward expressions of sin that others consider... continued »
Real Men (6)
"Not given to wine." The Bible nowhere forbids the drinking of wine. Know, however, that (1) in Biblical times, water was mixed with wine to make it less intoxicating, and (2) excessive drinking is always forbidden. Today, drugs and alcohol... continued »
Real Men (7)
A leader must be blameless. The three qualities we examine today contribute to the definition of blamelessness: - Not greedy for money. How greedy most of us are! We either want money or the things that money confers: Possessions, power,... continued »
Real Men (8)
A real man will have a realistic mind. He will nourish his mind on the word of God. Truth will correct inborn errors, as well as those that come to him from his culture. He will construct a worldview that... continued »
Real Men (9)
A real man is just. That is, he is "honorable and fair in [his] dealings and actions…; consistent with moral right" (American Heritage Dictionary). He tells the truth. The whole truth. Nothing but the truth. He does not give evasive... continued »
Real Men (10)
A real man is a holy man. There are two words usually translated "holy" in the New Testament. One (hagios) denotes separation by God for His possession and use. All true believers have been thus consecrated by God’s Spirit and... continued »
Real Men (11)
A real man exercises self-control. He does not allow his passions to rule him. Notice the connection with the qualities mentioned before: He is hospitable, so he seeks to give rather than to get; he puts the needs of others... continued »
Real Men (12)
A real man is a learner, a keeper, and a teacher. He humbly learns the word of God. Admitting his ignorance, he opens his eyes, ears, and mind to constant instruction in the things of God as revealed in the... continued »