and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
Sound doctrine drives away fables. When I command Titus to speak what becomes sound doctrine, I mean this must be his constant work, not a matter of a sermon or two. Solid teaching is the remedy; all trifles vanish when that which is substantial is taught.
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Commenting on Titus 2:1-15
Against the corrupt teachers who peddled vain fables, Titus must speak what is pure and uncorrupt, healthful and nourishing to eternal life. Ministers must not stay in generals but divide to every one his portion, teaching all and each his particular duty according to age and station.
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Commenting on Titus 2:1-10
Not purloining..... Or stealing, embezzling their master's substance, taking away, and making use of what is their property, keeping back part of money or goods committed to their trust: the word is used in the case of Ananias and Sapphira.