Godliness for Young Men
Vanoverloop provides practical biblical instruction on sober-mindedness for young men based on Paul's epistle to Titus, emphasizing that this virtue must be developed in the upper teens as preparation for Christian marriage and godly living. The article examines the Greek terminology and meaning of sober-mindedness as a wisdom-rooted self-perception that enables young men to curb their passions and live lives consistent with sound doctrine.
"Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things . . . ." Titus 2:6, 7a Titus was laboring among the new Christians on the island of Crete. Paul is giving instructions to young Titus concerning his work. He is to preach and teach that godliness of life is consistent with true faith. One's acknowledgment of the truth should be accompanied by godliness (Titus 1:1), and Titus must keep on speaking and exhorting and rebuking with all authority the things that are consistent with sound...
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