Titus 2:10 Commentary and Bible Study

‘Not purloining’, pilfering. Do we pilfer time, perhaps by lack of punctuality, or by half-hearted work? We must pick the time that we witness to others so as not to hinder them or ourselves from doing a full day’s work. Do we pilfer materials from the office, even trivial things like stationary? ‘But showing all good fidelity’, faithfulness and reliability. That was the example of Joseph, and it was soon recognised by those who were over him. It marked him out as one who could be trusted, and was therefore given additional responsibilities. Even the unbelieving world knows the value of good character, and how rare it is. They can use it to their advantage, but it builds a strong foundation for our witness.Here is the great reason: ‘that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.’ That word ‘adorn’ translates a Greek word which means arrange or layout things. You are going to lay things out in order to prepare them, as you might lay a table, as you might decorate a cake. It means to arrange, to make beautiful. The doctrine of salvation is in mind. Will your employer ever understand it? Will your colleague ever understand it? In olden times, if you were a slave, would your master ever understand the doctrine of salvation? Yes, because you adorn it. Everything you do in life is setting the table for the gospel, decorating the cake of the gospel, making it evident by your faithfulness, your desire to please, your good manner and demeanour, your carefulness in what you do.