Do you desire to become the Titus two woman described in the Bible?
I am so grateful for the godly women God has placed in my life. They have been an encouragement and great support as I’ve grown in my walk with the Lord. Now, I find myself stepping into that same role. There are some of you who are fulfilling this role as we speak.
Praise God for you! There are those of us who have watched and learned from you, and it is our turn to step up.
What Does The Titus Two Woman Look Like?
Like me, you may have many questions running through your mind. Such as what is a Titus two woman?
- What does my role look like?
- What do I teach younger women?
- What do I look like as an older woman?
Praise God, He has given us direction in the book of Titus. Come along with me as we walk through these verses and prayerful consider what is being taught.
Titus 2:1-5: Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
The Older Titus Two Woman Has Fought the Fight:
In these 5 verses, Paul gives a description of an older woman. She is a woman who has grown in her walk with the Lord. One who has walked before us and experienced things we have yet to experience.
She has fought this fleshy battle and by the grace of God have slain those giants and is here to encourage and teach what the Lord has taught her. These women have learned to be good workers at home, learned to love their husbands and their children and to be subject to their own husbands.
Through tears, many frustrations and by the grace of God they have matured into older godly Titus two women.
To learn something is to be engaged with something. These women have engaged in this Christian life.
They have fought for the glory and the honor of God.
They have fought to teach us to fight and maybe have even saved us from making some of the same mistakes they have made.
Listen With Hearts Wide Open:
It is so easy to think we have all the answers. We say things like my generation does things differently. We are progressive. I got this, I can do it myself.
Really! It does not work! Believe me…Listen to someone who is stubborn in many areas. If I could go back, I would, and I would listen to wise counsel. It would have saved a lot of heartache and frustration.
God is wise. Listen to His word.
Listen to the women who have listened, learned, and grown through His word.
Listen with a heart wide open to instruction and teaching. This is the first step to being a godly mature Titus two woman!
God’s Description of a Godly Titus Two Woman:
Titus 2:3 teaches that an older woman is to be:
Reverent in their behavior. A godly woman consecrated to God. She is an example of holiness, in her speech, her conduct, and her dress. She desires to guide young women to Jesus Christ.
Not a malicious Gossips: A malicious gossip is one who tries to divide by speaking or even listening to stories that are slandering. A wise woman once told me, ” If you cannot say to someone’s face what you would say behind their back do not say it at all.” Gossip is a tool of Satan to divide and conquer. He wants nothing more than to separate us from God and each other. Do not fall prey to this. Gossip is very destructive.
Nor Enslaved to much wine: Do not be brought under the bondage of much wine. Eliminate it from your life. Be enslaved to Christ Jesus and nothing else.
Teach what is good: Older women are called to be an example of good behavior and teach pure sound doctrine. A woman who is a malicious gossip and addicted to much wine is not teaching what is excellent. Nor is she a good example to the younger women.
What is the Good Teaching to Which She is Called?
Titus 2:4-5 answers both of these questions. We can put a parenthesis around verses 4-5 and say it this way ” Teach the younger women to make her home her highest priority. “All aspects of the home. In many ways, Satan has gotten a foot-hold on the family and the home. Feminism has said,” be all you can be and that means outside of the home. Feminism tells you there is no order in the family. God’s word teaches differently.
- First: Love Your Husband: Unconditional love: A, 1 Corinthians 13 Love: Be patient, Be kind… Respect your husband as the leader of your home.
- Second: Love your Children: Selfless, sacrificial love. Meeting their needs, sacrificing your wants and desires to show them Jesus.
- Be sensible: Have common sense. Have an understanding of what is proper as a Christian. Avoid extremes. Know your priority and be devoted to them. (Husband and children)
- Be pure: In sexual purity and faithfulness. Be faithful to your husband, in the way you speak to other men. In the way you dress. Ladies our bodies are a temple of the living God and they are for your husband. Not for anyone else. Dressing modestly is an example of being faithful to your husband.
- Be workers at home: Make your home your number one priority. This is not saying you cannot work outside the home. Sometimes you have to, but it should be out of necessity and not out of a lust for more of what the world offers. You know, those things that will burn and moths come in and destroy. More shoes, more clothes…
- Be subject to your own husband: Be willing to place yourself under the authority of your husband, who is the head and authority of the family.
Why is She Called to be a Titus Two Woman
We have answered the WHAT of these verses now let’s answer the WHY. Why be sensible, pure, workers at home, loving our children and our husbands.
Titus 2:5, ” So that the word of God will not be dishonored.”
When we see the words “so that” the writer is going to answer the question why. That question that so often pops in our heads when we are commanded to do something:)
Christian living, Christian behavior is our instruction from God. We are told by Paul in Ephesians to walk in a manner worthy of our calling. These verses in Titus have given us a list of worthy behavior. Behavior that honors God and His word. It holds Him and His word above everything that comes up against it. We are in a battle for the family. If we fall prey to the lies of Satan and his world, we the Christian, God’s children, bring dishonor to Him and His word.
Charles Spurgeon describes a godly woman this way:
There is no more charming sight under heaven, I think, than that of an elderly Christian lady, whose words and whose whole life are such as becometh the gospel of Christ. Charles Spurgeon.
Let’s sit at the feet of Christ seeking to learn His will. His perfect will for the family and the church.
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Jennifer 'Miner' Ferguson says
I think this is such a great post because it really shows what younger women might should consider when looking for a mentor or discipleship group. And it’s also great so that older women might see themselves as a Titus 2 woman!
Lisa says
Thank you Jennifer. I hope it helps and encourages. God Bless! Lisa
melanieblignaut says
I really enjoyed this post. It’s good to be reminded of the *why*. 🙂
Lisa says
Thank you Melanie! I am grateful that you enjoyed it and that it was helpful to remind! Thanks for your sweet words:)
Lauren says
I needed to read this post. I’m at at a transformation & maturing. There is that dire need to do more than grow up – but to grow in God – to be used – to be an example…transforming into that awareness. Thank you.
Lisa Morris says
Lauren, I am thankful this post found you today! You are so right there is more than just growing up!Growing in God is the most important thing! You are very welcome! Blessings!
Daciana says
I found your blog on Pinterest…I have to lead a bible study in our church from Titus 2:3-5…I found your understanding and revelation and really touch my mind and my heart…I am youngest than the ladies I have to lead ,but when i sow your words :”they fought the fight ” makes me cry …my background is in Romania a comunist country,…hard life but i Found Jesus…I was first Christian in my family…I fought the fight and I brought my parents to the Lord and I became their “spiritual mother” God is so good!!!Thank you for be a mentor,a voice ,an example ,a fighter …you are an amazing woman of God!
Lisa Morris says
Daciana!!! I am praising God for your beautiful testimony!! God is indeed so Good!!! I am thankful you found this post! God’s timing is always perfect! Thankful to have met a sister in Christ! All for the glory of God! I am honored to walk beside you in our walk of faith!
Vicki Mack-Williams says
This was good and very helpful. I had read titus 2 and learned a few nae things
Lisa Morris says
Thank you, Vicki Mack-Williams! I am so thankful you found this helpful! It is amazing to me that no matter how many times you read a book of the Bible there is always something new to learn!
Diana says
Beautiful content
Lisa Morris says
Thank you, Diana!
Adebanke says
This is awesome, I have never read the book of Titus before,, it’s really work for me.
Lisa Morris says
Thank you! You will be so blessed if you read through it! It is a really short book but has so much depth!
Norma Martinez says
Thank you for this post Lisa. Reading your post reminded me of my mom. She always walked In the ways of a Titus 2 woman. Thanks for reminding me of what she taught me.
Lisa Morris says
Hi Norma! You are welcome! Sounds like you had a godly mom! What a blessing! I had a Titus 2 mom as well! God blessed us!
Constance says
Thank you very much for this message.
I have been blessed
Lisa Morris says
Hi constance! You are very welcome! I am so thankful you have been blessed!
Magdelene Yau says
Hi there, I was at the stage of leaving my husband n as I stroll thru your webside , (I believe God wants me to read your page :-GOD’S Description of TITUS Two women!)
As I read I could feel God speaking to me!Thank you Lord n Thank you sister for The strong faith!
Lisa Morris says
Hi Magdelene!
I prayed for you after I saw this message! I pray God uses His word to guide and direct you through this moment in your life! You are so welcome! Will continue to pray for you! Blessings, Lisa!