Duties Of The Mature

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Titus chapter 2:

1 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine (teaching).

2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good,

4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

5 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

As we mature both in age and understanding, we have a responsibility to those who are younger and inexperienced.  In reality, they need role models.  We are given qualities by which we can assess our own walk by.  Honor, worthiness, and respect speak of being dignified.  The mature man will be reverent toward FATHER and honor HIM by teaching and admonishing the younger and immature to respect THE CREATOR of Heaven and earth.  The elder will live in moderation in all areas displaying sensible actions.  Love, faith, and patience are all attributes of the mature man or woman and those qualities are the basis of sound teaching directed to the immature.

In essence, the mature are called to be an example to the immature.  Depending on how immature the person is will determine the amount of patience required.  Consider how patient FATHER has been with you and me as HE observes our growth and the delays caused by poor choices arising from our own immaturity.  We must not judge the immature but must persevere and allow FATHER to institute the necessary correction to those in error.

The WORD of GOD is the basis of sound teaching and I believe this is one of the myriad of reasons why FATHER has me write daily to my brothers and sisters in Christ.  If I were the only one reading these words I would still write them for they benefit me as much as others who join me in hearing what FATHER has to say on a daily basis.  We cannot read the Scriptures once and believe we have fully received all the Wisdom, understanding, and knowledge found within.  The beauty of the Gospel is that as needs arise, we see additional revelation within the same verses read in the past.  As the light of day passes through the sky and shines on precious stones, we see different and unique presentations and colors of those gems.  It is the same with HIS Word.

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in 1 Timothy chapter 1:

8 But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully,

9 knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

10 for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,

11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust.

Sound doctrine or teaching is the foundation of living a fulfilling life and it provides peace in the midst of chaos and turmoil.  With it as our standard, we don’t wonder if we are doing the right thing and are not moved by the doctrines of man which change as quickly as the wind direction.  The younger need to see that standard of Truth being walked out by the mature men and women.  We have a duty to represent FATHER in the best light possible.  We are to be HIS ambassadors to the world.  Generally speaking, an ambassador is a respected official acting as a representative of a nation which in this case is the Kingdom of Our Heavenly Father.  Let us embrace and fulfill this duty.

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