To adorn the gospel
We’ve spent the last few weeks considering the virtues of the young women in Titus 2.
The older women are to teach, the younger women to learn:
To be submissive to our own husbands
What is the purpose of striving after these virtues? Is it merely to have a happy home and strong families like the good old days? Certainly, exhibiting these virtues brings great blessing to our homes and to our lives, but there is a much higher purpose. Titus 2:5 states this purpose: that the word of God may not be reviled. As Christian wives and mothers we have incredible opportunity to “preach” the gospel to those around us. You see, the world is watching us. They want to see if what we say we believe really makes a difference in our lives. They put on a front that they are happy and fulfilled, but we know that no true satisfaction and joy can be found apart from Christ.
These few paragraphs from Feminine Appeal are helpful in understanding the big picture.
The commands in Titus 2 have been given to us for an all-important reason that transcends time and culture. That reason is the gospel of Jesus Christ. These virtues are not about our personal fulfillment or individual preference. They are required for the sake of unbelievers—so that those who are lost might come to know our Savior.
Our conduct has a direct influence on how people think about the gospel. The world doesn’t judge us by our theology; the world judges us by our behavior. People don’t necessarily want to know what we believe about the Bible. They want to see if what we believe makes a difference in our lives. Our actions either bring honor to God or misrepresent His truth.
Make no mistake, by adorning the gospel, we are not enhancing or improving it. The gospel cannot be improved! But by cultivating the feminine qualities listed in Titus 2, we can present the gospel as attractive, impressive, and pleasing to a watching world.
Treasures to Share
I’ve recommended it before and have talked much about this book during this series, and hopefully if you haven’t read it yet I’ve wetted your appetite enough for you to get a copy and read it for yourself. Feminine Appeal is one of the most biblically balanced and thorough book that I have read on this subject of biblical womanhood. It is well worth your time to read and read again.
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