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Paul gives his purpose for living
It is thought that Paul wrote this letter in between his first and second imprisonments in Rome and before he wrote 2 Timothy. Paul and Titus had obviously been together for a time on the island of Crete, preaching the gospel and instructing the Christians. Paul, a pioneer i …

Don’t pretend to be something you are not
Do you realize there are many teachers who use the Bible who can and do lead sincere people astray. Maybe you have even heard someone say, “It makes no difference what you believe, just as long as you believe something.” Paul certainly would …

False doctrine will spread rapidly
Since the Cretans usually met in private homes, it is easy to see how “whole houses” (v. 11) could be upset by false teachers. Even when we hold Bible study classes in our homes today we need to be careful that visitors do not come in with strange doctrines. The …

Nothing is pure for an unbeliever
Everything is pure for someone whose heart is pure. But nothing is pure for an unbeliever with a dirty mind. That person’s mind and conscience are defiled and polluted (v. 15). This verse is one that some people may try to use in defending their sinful practices. Warren Wiersbe …

Profession does not mean possession
“They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work” (v. 16). They are disgusting. They won’t obey God, and they are too worthless to do anything good. When ever there is a conflict between a m …

Qualifications of a Christian leader
Now for the personal qualifications of a Christian leader. He needs to use what the Lord gives him for the good and glory of the Lord, and not for himself personally (Luke 16:1-13). Negative Qualities for Christian Leaders (vv. 6-7)."Blameless” - the husband of …