“For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:…This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;”
Titus 1:10, 13 KJV
Paul is mentoring Titus to whom he wrote, “There are many wayward people, smooth talkers, and deceivers—especially the converts from Judaism…He certainly knew what he was talking about! For this reason, correct them thoroughly so that their lives will line up with the truths of our faith.” Paul is pointing to three types of people who refute and argue with church leaders: rebels, empty talkers and deceivers. The elders must be faithful to the Scriptures in order to correct them and set them in order. There are many who engage in worthless debates and play mind-games in order to snare new believers into legalism. We are not here to merely comment on people’s behavioural trends, we’re here to declare people free to live the life of their redeemed design! Faith sees that old life co-crucified with Christ and the new resurrected life emerge victoriously. Faith is not a cover-up for sin, faith defeats sin! That’s how we disciple people to mature spiritually. Amen!
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