The Need for Older Women Introduction: The church so very much the wisdom and counsel of older women, women who have been married for many years and have raised a family, women who have worked outside the home at times in various careers, women who have taught Bible classes and helped the church in many different ways. God’s word exhorts older women to model godliness and instructs the younger women about what it means to be a Christian woman. In our text, the Bible reveals three aspects of Christian womanhood. Text: Titus 2:3-5 Body: Modeling Godliness Tutus 2:3 older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not “the slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things” – NKJV Calling forth respect “Reverent” – Her behavior and state of mind are suitable to holiness, like those in sacred service. She is to be a godly example of holiness. (Luke 2:37) this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did “and not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” NKJV It’s her character and faith that adorn her. (I Timothy 2:9-10) like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in “in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing.” NKJV slanderers” Not malicious gossips “Not – She does not use her tongue to run others down. (Proverbs 10:18) hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads “Whoever slander is a fool.” NKJV given to much wine” Having self-control “Not – These older women are to be models of temperance and self-control. They are to be sober minded, in control of their minds. They avoid trivial and foolish things. (I Peter 4:7) the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and “But watchful in your prayers.” NKJV of good” By advice and example she shows what is good, “Teachers – excellent; what provides a superior benefit. (Proverbs 1:8-9) son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake “My
The Need for Older Women Introduction: The church so very much the wisdom and counsel of older women, women who have been married for many years and have raised a family, women who have worked outside the home at times in various careers, women who have taught Bible classes and helped the church in many different ways. God’s word exhorts older women to model godliness and instructs the younger women about what it means to be a Christian woman. In our text, the Bible reveals three aspects of Christian womanhood. Text: Titus 2:3-5 Body: Modeling Godliness Tutus 2:3 “the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things” – NKJV “Reverent” – Calling forth respect Her behavior and state of mind are suitable to holiness, like those in sacred service. She is to be a godly example of holiness. (Luke 2:37) “and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” NKJV It’s her character and faith that adorn her. (I Timothy 2:9-10) “in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing.” NKJV “Not slanderers” – Not malicious gossips She does not use her tongue to run others down. (Proverbs 10:18) “Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.” NKJV “Not given to much wine” – Having self-control These older women are to be models of temperance and self-control. They are to be sober minded, in control of their minds. They avoid trivial and foolish things. (I Peter 4:7) “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.” NKJV “Teachers of good” – By advice and example she shows what is good, excellent; what provides a superior benefit. (Proverbs 1:8-9) “My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake
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