Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
He needs to hold tight to the trustworthy message he was taught, so he can use solid teaching to both encourage people and shut down anyone who tries to argue against it.
Know your truth so well that you can lift people up and handle the haters.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the early Christian church on the island of Crete was dealing with internal challenges from false teachers and external influences of Greco-Roman philosophies that threatened the purity of the Gospel. Paul, as an apostle, wrote his letter to Titus to provide instructions on appointing qualified elders who could steadfastly adhere to the true teachings they had received. This emphasis on sound doctrine was crucial for maintaining church order and defending against those who opposed the faith.
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