Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness -- Titus 1:1
Footnote: In one short phrase, Paul gives us insight into his reason for living. He calls himself a servant of God -- that is, one who was committed to obeying God. This obedience led him to spend his life telling others about Christ. How would you describe your purpose in life? To what are you devoted?
They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. Titus 1:16
Footnote: Many people claim to know God. How can we know if they really do? We will not know for certain in this life, but a glance at their life-styles will quickly tell us what they value and whether they have ordered their lives around kingdom priorities. Our conduct speaks volumes about what we believe. What do people know about God and about your faith by watching your life?
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
Footnote: Women who were new Christians were to learn how to have harmony in the home by watching older women who had been Christians for sometime. We have the same need today. Younger wives and mothers should learn to live in a Christian manner -- loving their husbands and caring for their children -- through observing exemplary women of God. If you are of an age or position where people look up to you, make sure that your example is motivating younger believers to live in a way that honors God.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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