In Paul’s letter to Titus, Paul lays out some protocol for those in Titus’ pastoral care. In verses 1 & 2 of chapter 3, Paul exhorts Titus to “remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.”  As an evangelical who edges closer to confessional Christianity each passing day, I affirm the authority of Scripture to determine faith and practice.  So let’s look at the context in which this exhortation is given.

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