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Adorning The Doctrine (Titus 2:10) Do people see in our lives the effects of the beautiful gospel of Christ? By the way we live are they attracted to the gospel? Let us give diligence to adorning the doctrine of God! |
Adorning The Doctrine (Titus 2:10)
- Adorning is not: just believing, though such is necessary (Heb. 11:6, John 8:24; Mark 16:15-16), merely staying out of the way, though we must not hinder the gospel (1 Thess. 1:6, Heb. 5:11-14, Rev. 2-3), simply contending for the faith, though we must do so (Jude 3; Rom. 16:17-18).
- Adorning is: From the word kosmeo: the idea of putting something in proper order, prepare it; to ornament, adore, decorate; to embellish with honor. Other uses in KJV (adorned: Lk 21:5; 1 Pet. 3:5; Rev. 21:2; garnished: Matt. 12:44, Lk 11:25, Rev. 21:19; adorn: 1 Tim. 2:9; garnish: Matt. 23:29; trimmed: Matt. 25:7).
- Satan knows the value of adorning sin: 2 Cor. 11:13-15, Matt. 7:15-20; 2 Pet. 2:1-2. He and his ministers beautify sin and make it look attractive.
- We must adorn the doctrine of God:
- It is a challenging task for it is already beautiful beyond measure—the wonderful gospel, the good news of salvation in Christ Jesus (James 1:25; 1 Pet. 1:22-25; Acts 20:32; Rom. 1:16; Gal. 1:11-12; 2 Tim. 3:16-17).
- But it is a rewarding task as well for we live at peace with God and shine a lights and examples to others around us (Phil. 4:9; Matt. 5:16; Phil. 2:15-16; 1:27; Eph. 4:1; 1 Pet. 2:12, 3:16).
Do people see in our lives the effects of the beautiful gospel of Christ? By the way we live are they attracted to the gospel? Let us give diligence to adorning the doctrine of God!
