Small Talk
Pastor John Fredericksen
Pastor John Fredericksen
“This is some weather we’ve been
having.” While there is nothing wrong with the “small talk”
about trivial things that occupies much of our interaction, based on
the Book of Titus, the Apostle Paul would almost certainly encourage
us to cultivate conversations about bigger and more important things.
Paul told Titus to “speak thou the
things which become sound doctrine” (2:1). In other words, Paul
wanted this co-worker to consciously talk about meaningful things
that would ground the saints in truths for today and encourage them
to live for the Lord. Paul instructed the “aged men” to act like
men of real spiritual maturity (2:2). That meant to purposely serve
as examples to follow in godliness. Paul specifies areas of conduct
such as being serious-minded, sound in doctrine, loving, and patient;
but the context seems to imply he also wanted their discussions to be
weighted with spiritual content.
Paul likewise urges the “aged women”
to pay careful attention to sound, godly behaviour that “becometh
holiness” (2:3). But he also tells them to be teachers, or to talk
to young women about proper, godly living within their home and
marriage. Paul instructs Titus to speak to the “young men” about
the importance of being consistently serious-minded about living for
the Lord, so that they serve as an example or “a pattern of good
works: [and] in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, and
sincerity” (2:6-7).
Paul continues by telling Titus to
constantly remind all saints to be very careful to be “ready to
every good work” and to “be careful to maintain good works”
(3:1; 3:8). It is noteworthy that Paul also tells Titus, “These
things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man
despise thee” (2:15). Here we see an anticipation that some would
prefer “small talk” and not appreciate serious discussions about
spiritual matters, but as a servant of Christ, Titus was encouraged
to keep on talking about important things, no matter how others
responded.
As we think about these instructions to
Titus, we should remember to apply them to our own daily walk. We
too need to move beyond just “small talk” with other saints and
cultivate discussions that will encourage true, godly living and
doctrine. When we do, our own walk can become a walk with more
purpose and meaning, and we can have a positive spiritual impact on
others that will be a cause of rejoicing in eternity.
Read:
HE PROVED HE WAS GOD - Connie (Ashlock) Spivey 1997
(A 10 Minute Video)
LIFE BEGINS AT CALVARY
Life begins at Calvary. where Jesus died for sin;
Until you come to Calvary your life will not begin.
The life received at Calvary will never, never end;
So come to Christ at Calvary;
Life begins at Calvary. where Jesus died for sin;
Until you come to Calvary your life will not begin.
The life received at Calvary will never, never end;
So come to Christ at Calvary;
Read:
HE PROVED HE WAS GOD - Connie (Ashlock) Spivey 1997
How God Saves Men
Believing Christ DIED, that’s HISTORY.
Believing Christ DIED for YOU SINS and Rose again that’s
SALVATION.
Read Romans 1:16, Romans 10:9-10 and 1. Corinthians 15:1-4
(A 10 Minute Video)
Posted By Cecil
and Connie Spivey
cspivey1953@gmail.com
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