Daily Journal- Sound Doctrine

SCRIPTURE:
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1)

OBSERVATION:
Just as he did with young Timothy, the apostle Paul is instructing Titus in how he should live his Christian life and conduct his ministry. He says:

"Teach what accords with sound doctrine".

In this scripture he is contrasting Titus with false teachers (Titus 1:10-16) who take advantage of people and spread myths to gain money and praise for themselves (kind of like many of the TV preachers).

Why does Paul need to tell Titus, "But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine"? He tells him this because of what Paul tells young Timothy in the previous book.

For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. (2 Timothy 4:3-4)


APPLICATION:
How can I apply this scripture to my life? I need to always proclaim the truth of God's word and not let the pressure of pleasing people get in the way. There is always a temptation to water down the gospel in order to avoid offending people. When you water down the gospel all you do is rob it of its power. I need to "teach whatever accords with sound doctrine", just like Titus.

PRAYER:
Dear Lord, fill me with your Holy Spirit. Give me a super natural boldness when I speak the truth of your word. May I speak the truth no matter what the consequences. In Jesus name, Amen!
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