Biblical Reading and Reflections: July 16th (Ezra 4 & Titus 2)
Alastair's Adversaria
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Titus, Chapter Two, but as for You, Teach What Is Good
In the opening verses of titus chapter two, paul speaks to the life of the household in his teaching. In verses one to ten he seems to be especially concerned to encourage a respectable and god honouring form of life among the various groups within the church. Several scholars have remarked upon the influence of the phenomenon of the new roman woman with some wealthier women abandoning old standards of sexual propriety. Toleration of such behaviour in the church would have brought the gospel into disrepute for many in the society.
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