_But __SPEAK_ _THOU_ _THE_ _THINGS_ _WHICH_ _BECOME_ _SOUND_ _DOCTRINE_ Connexion with previous chapter: on the true pastor in contrast with the false Titus’ duty is laid down by way of opposition, and knit to the former matter and chapter by the conjunction, But teach thou. As if he had said, Alt... [ Continue Reading ]
_That __THE_ _AGED_ _MEN_ _BE_ _SOBER_ The temptations and duties of old men I. Sins to be avoided. 1. Indulgence in wine. 2. Irreverence. 3. Folly, “Temperate” here is really prudent, sound minded. II. Virtues to be cherished. 1. Stability. 2. Love. 3. Patience. (_F. Wagstaff._) THE DUTY... [ Continue Reading ]
_The __AGED_ _WOMEN_ The dangers and duties of women I. Women have peculiar dangers according to their age. The older ones are tempted to seek the excitement of stimulants, or of slander; the younger ones to instability of affection, to impurity of life, or other inconsistency of conduct. II. Wom... [ Continue Reading ]
_Young __MEN_ _LIKEWISE_ _EXHORT_ _TO_ _BE_ _SOBER_ _MINDED_ Sober mindedness I. What it is. 1. You must be considerate and thoughtful, not rash and heedless. Take time to think; learn to think freely--to think for yourselves, of yourselves. 2. You must be cautious and prudent, not wilful and he... [ Continue Reading ]
_In __ALL_ _THINGS_ _SHOWING_ _THYSELF_ _A_ _PATTERN_ A good example Having propounded the several precepts fitted to all ages of men and women, the last whereof was unto young men, our apostle here inserteth a precept unto Titus himself, whence it is probably gathered that Titus was now a young m... [ Continue Reading ]
_Exhort __SERVANTS_ _TO_ _BE_ _OBEDIENT_ The duties of servants I. Those duties enumerated. 1. Obedience. 2. Acceptableness of service. The idea is really, approbation based upon virtuous actions. 3. Respectfulness of manner. 4. Honesty. 5. Fidelity. II. Motives of duty. That the religion of... [ Continue Reading ]
_The __GRACE_ _OF_ _GOD_ _THAT_ _BRINGETH_ _SALVATION_ The gospel I. What is here said of its nature. 1. The name. “The grace of God.” 2. The subject “Bringing salvation.” 3. The manifestation. “Hath appeared.” (1) None are excluded from its benefits. (2) None are exempt from its appointments... [ Continue Reading ]