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THE TITUS 2 WOMAN

We are often called to the model of the Proverbs 31 woman, and there is much to learn from her, but I’m also interested in being a Titus 2 woman.

Paul describes how a woman who is beyond childbearing age can invest into the lives of younger women. “Older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands” (Titus 2:4-5).

Now, before you think I’m insinuating that we should all be mentored by a woman who will demand we be stay-at-home moms and work for our husbands, hear me out. The Titus 2 woman:

Uses her words to build up.

Teaches good things.

Mentors younger women.

Is purehearted.

Works hard.

Whether single or married, with children or without, all women can relate to the Titus 2 woman or would benefit from knowing a Titus 2 woman. She is our first phone call after a difficult meeting, our first FaceTime when we need prayer for a situation, our first text message when something good happens. She has been where we are and can see a mile away any land mines or traps that might be set for us as we blindly navigate new jobs, relationships, motherhood, ministry, and life in general.

She could be an old family friend, someone you meet at church, a leader or pastor, a neighbor. We can have more than one at a time, and they might give varying opinions and suggestions, but the common denominator is a deep love for you and a desire to see you flourish.

Not all Titus 2 women are older women. Sometimes it’s the sister from another mister of the same age who has seen your good, the bad, and the ugly and loves you too much to let you act like a fool. She may not be older and wiser, but she is feisty and ferociously loyal to protecting and championing you in the big and small.

When you find her, don’t let her go.

“Walk with the wise and become wise” (Proverbs 13:20).

Who might be a candidate to become a Titus 2 woman in your life? Is there some way you can play that role in someone else’s life?

This plan is presented to you by I Don’t Even Like Women by Natalie Runion. To learn more about this book, please click here.