Words With Families Monday

Monday, Read Titus 2:2, 6-8

    Spell out “FATHERS” and ask for words that contain those letters to describe mature men. When women and men teach by example as well as explanation, they ensure that the word of God is not maligned or used in vain.

Faithful “sound in faith” Paul teaches that men are to be assured of their faith in God and assure others that they will be found faithful. The word “sound” applies to faith, love and endurance and means “healthy”.

Agape “sound in love” The word “love” comes from a Greek word pronounced “Ah-Gah-PAY” (used in John 3:16) and means a selfless, sacrificial love that meets the needs of others. It is a stronger word that the “phileo” love used to teach women to love their husbands and children. Men should be strong and healthy in their love.

Temperate “not extreme” Many men go to the extremes but a mature man should be moderate and controlled in all he does.

Holiness (vss. 6-8 with Heb. 12:7-10) When men discipline children, the writer of Hebrews explains that godly fathers should discipline not out of anger or even to punish but to produce holiness.

Endurance “sound in patience” KJV (See Col. 3:21) Men of high rank must have the endurance and patience to work with disciple younger men. Blessed is the man and the father who finishes well.

Respectable “worthy of respect” The most recurring command for wives is to respect their husbands. Men thrive on respect, but mature men don’t demand it, they earn respect.

Self-controlled “sober” KJV This self-controlled sobriety is not from within or as a result of one’s own will, but rather it is the control of a man’s self by God.