Teach what accords with sound doctrine
Sun, 23 April, 2006: Today’s Bible readings.
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.
Paul has been warning Titus against false teachers. He ends chapter 1 by telling them Titus that They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.
But Titus, by contrast, is to teach what accords with sound doctrine.
What do we learn from this?
What is the difference between false and true teachers? The difference is both doctrine and action. The false teachers spread their bad doctrine for the purpose of dishonest gain. They use their position to further their evil desires.
So as we consider whether a particular teacher is one to whom we should listen, we need to consider carefully both what they say and what they do. If what they teach doesn’t match up with scripture, we must reject them as a false teacher. But if what they teach seems to be in accord with scripture, yet their actions are consistently contrary to scripture, we also must reject them as a false teacher.
Where is Christ in this passage?
Sound doctrine is extremely important. Sound doctrine teaches the truth about Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. Sound doctrine shows us Jesus Christ in the scriptures.
