Titus 2
2:3 Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good. 2:4 In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children, 2:5 to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands,....
Today we will further the thought from the last post with the following:
"Is your REFLECTION attracting other women?"
Our verse from last the last post ended with "teaching what is good" which means that a woman's REFLECTION should be an example of what is fitting. The next word I would like to pull out is located in verse four and it is TRAIN, which means "to make prepared or form by instruction". This is kinda heavy but here it goes. A woman's REFLECTION presents information that prepares other women to responded in obedience to GOD. In other words, how she acts can make the difference between someone else GROWING or NOT GROWING in Christ.
Matt. 28:19, 20 states that we are to be making disciples or helping others to become more like Christ. How many young women do you know that need to become more like Christ? Well, your REFLECTION is all the training they need. Exhibiting fitting behavior leads to developing a teacher/student relationship with younger women. The verse says "train" and its impossible to do so without the RIGHT REFLECTION AND RELATIONSHIP.
There are two types of people that young women today will not respond to.
1) Women they don't know and 2) Women who do not reflect what they are trying to teach. Music videos and fictional novels have become replacements for teaching younger women how to date, dress and develop but the scriptures state that it's the duty of every Christian woman to develop a RELATIONSHIP that is a good example to those around her.
Your REFLECTION should attract people naturally. Let me make a quick point about ATTRACTION to put this together. Paul teaches in Ephesisans 5 that Christ sanctified the church for the purpose of presenting her to HIMSELF as glorious. In other words HE didn't do it for the church to be glorious to others. Its kinda like when I purchase my wife a new fragrance to wear when we go out on a date. I do it because I love the scent she gives off and not to attract other men. But because she gives off a nice fragrance when she walks by, naturally she has the attention of other men. The reflection of a fitting behavior should come naturally because its who you are and in the process it attracts others who love being around you.
IS YOUR REFLECTION ATTRACTING OTHERS IN A WAY THAT IS HELPING THEM GROW IN CHRIST?
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There is a word in the Spanish language that I believe conveys something similar to what you're speaking about here. It's called "recato." There is no direct translation to English, but it is an important concept in Latin America. "Recato" is an adjective describing a woman who is modest, prudent, and respectful of her reputation. She may have a beautiful appearance, but when people look at her, everyone knows she is with her husband. She at once embodies beauty and modesty. A woman who is not "recato" may be flirtatious or cause deliberate ambiguity about her loyalties. (Just an interesting thought. :) ) - A. Heaslip
That was a great example Prof!
Isn't it odd how Christ works in our lives!? I've been struggling a bit lately with my image and wondering what kind of influence do I have on others? What do they think of me? This is a great post that I very much needed to read right now! I really CAN make a difference in the lives of others...even if it is only a small one! I have always believed our actions speak louder than our words and try to live by this. As the previous poster put it in describing recato...to be modest, prudent and respectful of our reputation...this is very much needed in today's society. Yes, younger women do need mentors and gracious examples. It is a huge responsibility...but us older ladies must take it on! ~ Love the posts...keep em coming! Amy
You are correct Amy. Our society needs modest, prudent and respectful women. Young ladies are learning how to be women from questionable sources. Be encouraged. If you are asking yourself how to make a difference, it might be because you are already making one and just don't know it. Be the woman Christ has called you to be!!
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