In this sermon, we explore the biblical mandate for a well-ordered church, as outlined in Titus 1:5-9 and 2:1-12, with a focus on the call to self-control. Godly leaders must model and teach holiness, integrity, and discipline, qualities that all believers are called to emulate. Self-control, a repeated virtue in Titus, is defined as the mind governing actions and emotions in accordance with God’s truth, enabling believers to live upright lives that adorn the gospel, prevent reproach, and honor God. Through practical applications””such as prioritizing facts over feelings, fleeing worldly passions, resisting manipulation, taking responsibility, and controlling speech””Christians are urged to pursue self-control as a fruit of the Spirit, reflecting the power of Christ’s redemption and glorifying God to a watching world.
Passage: Titus 1:5-9; 2:1-12