Titus 2: 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
Paul offers more advice to the churches. In the previous verse, he advises teaching that is serious and full of integrity. He tells them to set a good example.
This has an almost contrary position. The church people will be happy that their opponents are ashamed. But the reason? The opponents can't find any truth about the Christians that is bad. Of course, this is a dream. People can always find bad things to say about each other.
Prayer: I need Your guidance to help me navigate my way through a critical world. Help me to live as Paul suggested, but without losing my will to speak up when others are hateful. I want to represent You well. Be the light I follow to do Your will.
Amen
Same verse in 2017, but with a more political takeaway
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