When a person keeps arguing, he can cause trouble. He is proud and he will not listen to other people. He has decided that he alone is right. His attitude is *sinful. A person who is like that can confuse new Christians. And he can divide a group of Christians. His wicked actions show that he is guilty. Paul advised Titus about how to deal with a man like that. Titus had to warn him once or twice. To ‘warn’ means to show the man where he was wrong. That gave the man a chance to change. He might realise that he was wrong. If he was humble, Titus could teach him the truth about God. But if the man continued to cause trouble, he would become a false teacher. Titus and the Christians had to avoid him.

Last instructions

v12 I am going to send Artemas or Tychicus to you. When he arrives, try to come to me in the city called Nicopolis. I have decided to stay here during the winter. v13 Do everything that you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey.

They should have everything that they need. Make sure that they do. v14 Our people should learn to spend their time doing good work. Then they will be able to provide for other people. And they will have useful lives.

v15 All the people who are with me send their greetings. Greet all the Christians who love us.

May God’s *grace be with all of you.

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