2:1 Wholesome Teaching Titus was to train these house churches in how to conduct themselves. Their actions were to reflect wholesome teaching and correct theology. What we believe (theology) should dictate our conduct. Biblical truth gives us clear principles for dealing with every issue in life—even suffering and hardship.
2:3-5 The Wisdom of Older Women Writers and thinkers in Paul’s time often mocked older women as foolish and ridiculous. Paul sought to correct these images and told Titus to instruct women to be reverent and sober. Older women were to mentor younger women in how to be good wives and mothers. Women who have walked the path of suffering for years have much to offer others who struggle with diverse afflictions.