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提多书［第2章］
Book of Titus 2

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提多书2章|Book of Titus 2

【做个爱主的领袖】

主讲：陈炎明牧师

21/02/2024

引言：其实每一个人都可以“提很多”…！

一、要传讲正道（2:1-6）

1.以真道引入正道（V1）

根据英文扩张版的翻译：“至于你，你要教导符合纯正教义的事情（这会产生品格良好的男女，他们的生活方式使他们成为真正的基督徒）。”
你可以成为另一个“提多”，以身教言教带出更多真正的基督徒。

2.提醒长者的言行（V2-3）

我们的生活中有长辈，在敬重之余，也要帮助他们成长、成熟、成为健全的人。我们常说老人家很难改变，尤其是作晚辈的更难去改表长辈！这话不尽然，只要我们智慧的善用真道，人都可以被改变。

3.相夫教子好榜样（V4-5）

对于妇女的角色，最荣耀的职分莫过于成为贤妻良母，智慧又有才得的妇人。这又是离不开顺服真道，活出信仰。姐妹要有这样的见证，弟兄要帮助姐妹成为这样的人。

4.年轻人要有节制（V6）

当说到少年人，这代表了年轻气盛的新世代。他们有过人的学问和知识，但是缺乏人生的经验和相处之道。因此，在众多真理中，若要说什么能够成为最有见证和影响力的人，莫过于有节制，谨守己心、温柔而不冲动。众人一看就会觉得这年轻人很懂事，就会刮目相看。

二、要活出真理（2:7-12）

1.成为行真理的完全人（V7-8）

前面说了教导别人活出真道，然而更重要的是自己要活出美好见证的榜样。在达到无可指责之前，先是善于快速的悔改。最大的善行莫过于成为周遭人群中的‘好好人’。

2.活出顺服与忠诚见证（V9-10）

如果你是相对的年轻人或晚辈、小辈，就要竭力成为一个好的晚辈或下属。做个忠诚的见证人，活出尊荣的生命，以致荣神又益人。

3.活出分别为圣的人生（V11-12）

基督徒本来就应该是与众不同，有别于世人。因为我们有世人所没有的真理，又有世人所没有的圣灵来帮助我们。只要你愿意顺服真理，过敬畏神的人生，生命一定会与众不同。

三、要盼望主来（2:13-15）

要过一个得胜和荣耀的生活，一定有很多需要忍耐、放下、牺牲和付出的代价。既然大家都在世上过生活，为什么基督徒要受委屈去迁就别人，谦卑到甚至受苦呢？因为有主再来的荣耀盼望！那时主的奖赏将是我们永远的定案，永恒的赏赐啊！

总结：我们都是基督的见证人

基督徒是基督的代言人与见证人，世人都需要我们成为蒙福的管道。你不要小看自己的存在使命！因为神把你放在你的家庭、职场、社会，岂不是因为神要用我们吗？

Titus 2 Be a leader who loves the Lord
GK611 Morning Devotion
21 Feb 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction: In fact, everyone can “take up a lot”…!

1. Preach about the right path (2:1-6)

(1) Introduce the right path with the truth (V1)

According to the English Expanded Version translation, “As for you, you are to teach what is in accordance with pure doctrine (which produces men and women of good character who live in such a way that they become true Christians).”
You can be another “Titus” and bring out more true Christians by teaching by example.

(2) Remind elders of what they say and do (V2-3)

We have elders in our lives. We need to honour them and help them grow, mature and become a complete human beings. We often say that it is hard for the elderly to change, and it is especially hard for those who are younger to change their elders! This is not true, but as long as we are wise and utilise the truth, all people can be changed.

(3) A Good Example of Husband and Motherhood (V4-5)

There is no more honorable role for a woman than to be a good wife and mother, a wise and talented woman. Again, this cannot be done without obedience to the truth and living out the faith. Sisters are to be such witnesses, and brothers are to help their sisters to be such person.

(4) Young people should have self-control (V6)

When it comes to the young people, this represents the new generation that is young and vigorous. They have excessive learning and knowledge, but lack life experience and ways of getting along. Therefore, among the many truths, if there is anything that can be the most witnessing and influential, it is to have self-control, to guard one’s heart, to be gentle and not impulsive. The people will be impressed when they look at this young man and think he is sensible.

2. To Live the Truth (2:7-12)

(1) A perfect person who does the truth (V7-8)

It was said earlier to teach others to live the truth, yet it is more important to live the example of a good testimony yourself. Good and quick repentance precedes the attainment of blamelessness. There is no greater than to be a ‘good person’ to those around you.

(2) Live out a testimony of obedience and faithfulness (V9-10)

If you are a relative young person or a late bloomer or junior, make every effort to be a good junior or subordinate. Be a faithful witness and live a life of honour so that you may glorify God and benefit others.

(3) Live a life of sanctification and holiness (V11-12)

Christians are supposed to be distinct and different from the world. Because we have the truth, which the world does not have, and the Holy Spirit, which the world does not have, to help us. If you are willing to obey the truth and live a life that honours God, life will certainly be different.

3. Hope for the coming of the Lord (2:13-15)

To live a victorious and honourable life, there must be a lot of patience, letting go, sacrifices, and paying the price. Since we all live our lives in the world, why should Christians be condemned to accommodate others and humble themselves to the point of even suffering? Because there is the glorious hope of the Lord’s return! The Lord’s reward at that time will be our eternal verdict, our eternal reward!

Conclusion: We are all witnesses of Christ!

Christians are Christ’s spokesmen and witnesses, and the world needs us to be channels of blessing. You should not underestimate the mission of your existence! Because God has placed you in your family, workplace, and society, is it not because God wants to use us?