Reading Paul’s letter to Titus 2:1 causes us to realize that our Lord is not interested in us becoming people who have spiritual and religious theories or philosophies. He wants His people to live outwardly transformed lives; this is what He calls sound doctrine. We are called to live for eternity today, not sit on the sidelines and wait for Him to come! Bookshelves full of theological books don’t stand a chance next to a loving, well-ordered home. The things listed by Paul are a recipe on how to have a healthy church.
I Titus 2:1 Paul commands Titus to teach “sound doctrine”; the idea behind this phrase isn’t right thinking; it’s right living. In fact, the New Living Testament interprets this verse as “Promote the kind of living that reflects right teaching.” Many people, even those within the church, cannot escape the fact that the Bible is a book that tells us HOW TO LIVE! People would prefer to have teaching that would inspire and encourage, not teaching that would convict and correct! In Matthew 28:19-21, Jesus said that we were to teach “them ALL THINGS that I have commanded you.”