SOUND DOCTRINE

#Titus2Series

 

"You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine... In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us."

Titus 2:1, 7-8

I'm sure someone is wondering how I decided to focus on Titus 2. I'll gladly tell you why. Once I was searching for a picture for Titus.  Most, if not all, of what turned up in my search was for the Titus 2 woman. There's even a group on Facebook called Titus 2 Mum. There appears to be a fixation on teaching ONLY women to be godly. I don't agree with this fixation so I decided to shine the light instead of cursing darkness. I believe there's a lot each person can learn from Titus 2. I pray that the Word will locate and transform you.

Today, we'll be focusing on the minister of the Gospel. According to church history, Titus was the first bishop of Crete. Paul referred to the words of a Cretan prophet (which he agreed with, by the way) that Cretans were liars, wicked beasts and lazy gluttons. Paul instructed Titus to rebuke them sharply (because dem no dey hear small small, lol). The "them" Paul was referring to were those deceiving others with their nonsense, holding on to Jewish legends and human commandments...Those who claim to know God but their actions deny it.

In contrast, Titus was to teach what agrees with sound doctrine. Paul went on to state what sound doctrine was to different categories of persons. Emphasizing on one truth and neglecting others is NOT sound doctrine, dear Minister.

I was watching a preacher on TV and he got to a point where he talked about submission. Then he went on forever about how wives are to submit to their own husbands (which isn't a lie) and a neo-radical evangelical feminist watching with me quickly said "And husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the Church". Unfortunately, he never managed to even as much as drop in the bit about husbands loving their wives before continuing his sermon. I didn't even totally agree with all he said about submission but I believe there would have been balance if he mentioned the point about husbands loving their wives, as Christ loves the Church.

I understand that one of the veterans of the faith in Nigeria has said that he's going to dedicate the rest of his days reversing the erroneous teachings that he has helped perpetuate. I once read a book by the Late Kenneth E. Hagin where he said God told him after about 10 years of ministry that 70% of what he (Kenneth E. Hagin) was teaching was not in the Bible and that was the cause of the lack of demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit in his ministry. I know some hold contrary views about Late Kenneth E. Hagin but I'm convinced he was right on this count.

Dear minister, I believe it's time to review your doctrine and confirm that what you believe and teach is actually what the Word of God says about the matter. You will give account on your doctrine so I believe you need to review it. May the Lord continue to enlighten our hearts and minds.

Enjoy your day.