There are many things a pastor, priest or minister could say that validates and verifies the Word of God. He could set out to prove the doctrines of the Holy Scripture with a thesis of words and explanations that would mesmerize the human mind. And, many have set out to do that. Paul could have told young Pastor Titus to do that. In some sense he did tell Titus to master the Word so that he would be able to refute false teachers and be able to defend the faith (Titus 1). However, in chapter two Paul outlines another way to make sure God's Word goes forth with validity, power and authority. Note is words to young Timothy:
Titus 2:1-5 -
1 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. 2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, 4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
Notice the last line of those verses: "... so that the Word of God will not be dishonored." Paul is telling the young minister that his preaching can be filled with fire and brimstone but if someone does not honor God's Word with their life and lips the preaching of the Word will be dishonored ... God's Word will be dishonored. Our conduct is a verification of the power and authority of God's Word. We dishonor it when we don't follow through in obedience. Our obedience to God's Word brings us blessing. But, more importantly, our obedience brings honor to God's Word.
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