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Instructions for Every Age and Sex - Titus 2:1 – 2:10 (commentary)

Paul tells Titus that he must instruct the members with sound doctrine (v. 1). This is in contrast to the myths and man made prescriptions the false teachers were giving. Paul probably starts with the older men because they should set a godly example to the next generations.

Help For The Poor - Leviticus 25:35 – 25:55 (commentary)

The Lord said: If any of your people become poor and unable to support themselves, you must help them, just as you are supposed to help foreigners who live among you (v. 35). Don’t take advantage of them by charging any kind of interest or selling them food for profit. Instead, …