Where are the Church Mothers?

Woman to woman: Answering the call of Titus 2

Based on Titus 2:3-5, this outline details the biblical mandate for older women to mentor younger women. It balances the required character of the mentor with the specific, practical life lessons the younger generation needs to cultivate, all for the purpose of honoring God's Word.

I. The Character of the Older Woman (Mentor) (v. 3)

• Reverent in Behavior: Living a life that reflects holiness and sets a godly standard.

• Not Slanderers: Guarding the tongue against malicious gossip or false accusations.

• Not Addicted to Wine: Maintaining a clear, sober mind.

• Teachers of Good Things: Being actively willing to share wisdom and experience

II. The Mandate for Younger Women (Trainees) (vv. 4-5)

• Loving Husbands and Children: Prioritizing family relationships with intentionality.

• Self-Controlled and Pure: Exercising discipline over one's thoughts, emotions, and moral choices.

• Busy at Home: Nurturing the home as a place of refuge and care.

• Kind: Reflecting a gracious, loving disposition toward others.

• Subject to Their Husbands: Respecting the biblical structure of the home.

III. The Ultimate Goal (v. 5)

Protecting the Gospel: Living in such a way that the "word of God is not maligned" or discredited by outsiders.