Godly Behavior Presented To Us In Scripture

 The godly lives and righteous behavior of believers should set an example to the ungodly, who speak against the truth. Their conduct and character should convict evil-doers of their wrongdoing. Living godly lives should act as a testimony to the truth of the gospel. The way Christians behave and the words they speak should serve to promote the Word of truth and honor the Lord. We are not to imitate the ways of the world, but to talk about things that are true and to speak of things that are honorable and doctrinally sound. 
 It is not always pleasant to have to chasten a fellow believer who has stepped outside the boundaries of truth or who has strayed from the path of righteousness. Sometimes inexperienced church leaders, timid elders, overbearing brethren, or misguided Christians, can cause great damage when attempting to reprove a fellow believer, due to legalistic learnings, incorrect doctrine, lack of spiritual understanding or a tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
 There are many lessons to learn for older men and women, younger pastors, appointed elders, and the whole Body of Christ in this letter to Titus. We would all do well to study its organization and orderliness, and to ensure that our character and conduct reflects the Godly Behavior Presented To Us In Scripture. May we hold fast to the gospel of truth and live lives that encourage others, support our leaders, and honor our God and Savior.
These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the timely words of instruction Paul gave to Titus and the encouragement he gave to speak, exhort, and reprove with all authority,. We pray that we would be  living testimonies to the truth of Your Word and  encouragement to our brothers and sisters in Christ. We pray that Church elders, pastors, and those in authority, would act responsibly in their important tasks concerning the organization, orderliness, and spiritual well-being of the Body of Christ. We pray that they would speak the truth in love and be guided by Your Spirit to exhort and reprove with Biblical authority, if necessary, for the benefit of the Church and for Your greater praise and glory. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.