Daily Devotions
Titus
"The older women likewise..."
Text: Titus 2:3
MINISTRY TO OLDER WOMEN
The apostle Paul had a very wide and extensive ministry over many years. In wisdom he wrote to Titus to give attention to the ministry of older folks. They were an important part of ministry. In the following text Paul highlighted the ministry to older women.
“The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behaviour,
not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things.”
Titus 2:3
1. “Likewise”
a) This word suggests that there is a parallel ministry.
b) If there is to be a ministry to older men (Titus 2:1-2).
c) Then there ought to be a ministry to older women too.
2. “The older women”
a) A similar word was employed.
b) It is the feminine noun of the word “presbyter” (“older person”).
3. Concerned about behaviour
a) This concern was expressed earlier with reference to the older men.
b) Older women should also be concerned about how they behave.
c) The word “behaviour” was actually employed in this text.
d) It was implied in Titus 2:1-2.
4. A short list of recommended behaviour
The apostle Paul highlighted some of the things that older women should take note of especially.