[Faith-talk] FW: FW: [thefamilyoffaith] Being a woman who is an example to others - Senior Living Ministries

[Eric Calhoun]

Original Message: 
From: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
To: faith-talk at nfbnetrg
Subject: FW: [thefamilyoffaith] Being a woman who is an example to others
- Senior Living Ministries
Date: 
12/2/2011 1:08:54 PM



Original Message: 
From: "thefamilyoffaith" <TheFamilyofFaith at tampabay.rr.com>
To: <thefamilyoffaith at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [thefamilyoffaith] Being a woman who is an example to others -
Senior Living Ministries
Date: 
Fri, 2 Dec 2011 08:49:28 -0500



           
             
              Today, I'm going to focus on Paul's instructions to the
older women. Paul lays out his characteristics for senior women in three
statements.   
                 
                         
                        Teach the older women to be reverent in the way
they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach
what
is good.
                        - Titus 2:3 
                       
                 
                 
                 


            First, women are to be reverent in their behavior. I believe
this reverence is meant to extend not only to reverence to God, but to the
men of the Church as well. If the men are living as they are commanded,
then they are worthy of respect. However, as with most of God's commands,
this is not conditional. Even if those around you are not holding up their
end, you must still act in a manner pleasing to the Lord.

            Second, godly women are not to be "slanderers or addicted to
much wine." Gossip is often a sin associated with women. This may not be
altogether fair, but here Paul is specific in directing this at the older
women. He also instructs them not to be excessive drinkers. When he uses
the term "addicted," it's really the image of a slave. You should not be
enslaved to drinking.

            Finally, the women are called to teach what is good. Paul
views the role of older women mentoring younger women as very important.
In
fact, he goes on to further instruct the more mature women in detail how
to
teach the younger wives proper behavior. Women, God is calling you to be
an
example to the young women in your lives.

            I encourage you to examine any of the areas above where you
may be struggling. As an example to the young women around you, what are
you teaching them through your actions? Also, consider areas where God has
given you much success through His grace. 
            Prayer Challenge
            Ask God to show you the area in which you need the most
improvement. Thank Him for providing victory in the area where you have
the
most success!
             
           
             
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