Titus 2:1-10 Teaching Sound Doctrine

Big Idea: Maturing believers are needed to intentionally invest in younger generations
through life-on-life mentorship, modeling a life transformed by sound doctrine.

John Piper: Don’t waste your life. We all will stand before God and give an accounting
of what He entrusted us with. Don’t buy the American dream. Don’t waste your life.

V.1 Teach healthy doctrine. Without sound teaching, we can’t defend the faith, without
it, we end up with advice that doesn’t transform because it doesn’t target the root issues
of the heart- sin and repentance. It will value entertainment over an encounter.
Live in response to the greatness of the gospel.

If you want more thoughts on the problems with unsound doctrine, click here.
Unsound Doctrine

V.2. Older men: Paul paints a picture of a mature, godly man who serves as an
example to younger believers. We desperately need you in the church.

v.3-5 Older Women: Given to sacred things, not gossips, and not enslaved to anything
including their mind and emotions. The command for older women to mentor is more
explicit because women in that culture rarely received intentional, spiritual mentoring

V6-7a Younger men your priority is to be self-controlled- Resisting impulses.
Developing the ability to say no to things that drag you down, so you can say yes to
things that matter.

7b-8 Titus (or fill in your name)- Be an example. Be blameless (not perfect).
The point: The Church is a training ground — a family where the older train the
younger. Paul is saying, “We don’t just need believers — we need masters and
apprentices.” We need older generations willing to invest. Older saints aren’t sidelined
— they’re critical.

V. 9-10 Christian employees: Work in a way that makes the gospel attractive.
If you’re younger, seek out someone who can mentor you. If you’re older, open your
heart and offer guidance to someone who needs it. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about
presence. It’s about walking alongside one another, encouraging each other, and
growing in faith together.

Challenge: Go through the 10 week Becoming like Jesus workbook by yourself or
with a family member or friend. Pray for someone and simply ask them to go through it
with you.

Click here for the “Becoming like Jesus” workbook.

Grow Group Discussion Questions:
1. What are you currently investing your time, energy, and resources into (What are
my spiritual seashells)? Are these investments focused totally on temporary
pleasures or on things with eternal value? Be specific.
2. Think about the key mentors in your life – the “Yodas” who have guided you.
What qualities did they possess that made them effective? How did their
influence shape who you are today? How can you in turn be a Yoda? And to
whom?
3. If you are a younger person, what are some areas in your life where you feel like
you need guidance or mentorship? Are you actively seeking out wisdom from
older, more experienced believers? If you are older, what are some areas you
have seen that younger people in the church are lacking guidance and support?
4. How can you “adorn” the gospel – make it attractive – in your workplace,
neighborhood, or community? How can your actions and attitudes reflect the love
and grace of Christ, drawing others to Him?
5. What’s preventing you from the 10-week Becoming Like Jesus workbook
challenge? What’s one possible relationship you could ask? What’s a potential
benefit for you?

Kids and Parents Discussion Summary
Summary: Today, we learned that it’s important for older people to share their wisdom
and experience with younger people, just like Yoda taught Luke Skywalker. Older
Christians can help younger Christians learn how to follow Jesus, make good choices,
and live lives that honor God. Parents, you are the primary example for your kids and
you’re training them to make a big impact on their world and eternity. If they are old
enough, consider going through the Becoming Like Jesus work booklet with them.
Discussion Questions:
1. (For Kids): Who is someone older than you who you admire? What qualities do
they have that you would like to learn from them?
2. (For Parents): How can we intentionally create opportunities for our kids to
connect with older, godly role models in our church and community? What is one
spiritual practice that you can teach your kids?