May 7th, 2026
by Casey Stanfill
by Casey Stanfill
Forging the Family Man – A Titus 2 Man
This morning (5/5), my Bible reading plan, “Forging the Family Man” brought me to Titus 2:1-2 (CSB), which says this:
“But you are to proclaim things consistent with sound teaching. Older men are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.”
In chapter 1, Paul urges Titus to appoint qualified elders so that they can refute the prevalent false teachers on the island of Crete. In chapter 2, Paul urges Titus himself to not only teach sound doctrine, but also to set an example for the elders and congregants. In verses 6-7, Titus is told to set an example for the younger men through his good works AS WELL AS his sound teaching.
Sound doctrine and Godly virtues are two sides of the same coin- and they must be in balance.
You may have heard the phrase “Proverbs 31 woman” thrown around. This is a woman that nurtures, works hard, takes care of her family, and loves God deeply. We’re grateful for Proverbs 31 Women (after all, I’m married to one), but what if we coined the term “Titus 2 Man,” a man who cares about sound doctrine and good works?
Christians often struggle to find balance between doctrine and good works. One one side, there are many churchgoers who only want the practical application that comes from scriptures without wanting a deeper understanding of who God is. Many see doctrine and theology as unnecessary or divisive. The thought process is, “I don’t need theology; I just need Jesus.”
But this begs the question: Who is Jesus? Is He just a man as the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? Is He only God as the gnostics believe? This is a question of Christology- the study of Christ. Sound theologians and teachers have already answered this question using John 1:1, concluding that Jesus is fully God and fully Man.
On the other side, there are also many Christians who care so deeply about being theologically sound that they become prideful and puffed up with knowledge (1 Cor. 8:1). The church at Ephesus was guilty of this; they taught sound doctrine but neglected to love others (Rev. 2:1-5). There are people with doctorates who have split churches, destroyed ministries, and burned countless bridges. Not mention the countless scandals over the years from church leaders.
Meanwhile, Titus 2 calls us to care about both doctrine AND virtue.
May we all set out to be ‘Titus 2 Men’ who care about the Bible, teach sound doctrine, and set a godly example to the people that we’ve been called to lead- whether it be our families, our church, or beyond. When we do this, false teachings will be defeated, the church will flourish, and our lost neighbors will hear the Good News of Jesus Christ!
To God be the Glory,
Bro. Casey
This morning (5/5), my Bible reading plan, “Forging the Family Man” brought me to Titus 2:1-2 (CSB), which says this:
“But you are to proclaim things consistent with sound teaching. Older men are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.”
In chapter 1, Paul urges Titus to appoint qualified elders so that they can refute the prevalent false teachers on the island of Crete. In chapter 2, Paul urges Titus himself to not only teach sound doctrine, but also to set an example for the elders and congregants. In verses 6-7, Titus is told to set an example for the younger men through his good works AS WELL AS his sound teaching.
Sound doctrine and Godly virtues are two sides of the same coin- and they must be in balance.
You may have heard the phrase “Proverbs 31 woman” thrown around. This is a woman that nurtures, works hard, takes care of her family, and loves God deeply. We’re grateful for Proverbs 31 Women (after all, I’m married to one), but what if we coined the term “Titus 2 Man,” a man who cares about sound doctrine and good works?
Christians often struggle to find balance between doctrine and good works. One one side, there are many churchgoers who only want the practical application that comes from scriptures without wanting a deeper understanding of who God is. Many see doctrine and theology as unnecessary or divisive. The thought process is, “I don’t need theology; I just need Jesus.”
But this begs the question: Who is Jesus? Is He just a man as the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? Is He only God as the gnostics believe? This is a question of Christology- the study of Christ. Sound theologians and teachers have already answered this question using John 1:1, concluding that Jesus is fully God and fully Man.
On the other side, there are also many Christians who care so deeply about being theologically sound that they become prideful and puffed up with knowledge (1 Cor. 8:1). The church at Ephesus was guilty of this; they taught sound doctrine but neglected to love others (Rev. 2:1-5). There are people with doctorates who have split churches, destroyed ministries, and burned countless bridges. Not mention the countless scandals over the years from church leaders.
Meanwhile, Titus 2 calls us to care about both doctrine AND virtue.
May we all set out to be ‘Titus 2 Men’ who care about the Bible, teach sound doctrine, and set a godly example to the people that we’ve been called to lead- whether it be our families, our church, or beyond. When we do this, false teachings will be defeated, the church will flourish, and our lost neighbors will hear the Good News of Jesus Christ!
To God be the Glory,
Bro. Casey
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