Titus 2:7-15

7Always set an example by doing good things. When you teach, be an example of moral purity and dignity.

8Speak an accurate message that cannot be condemned. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed because they cannot say anything bad about us.

9Tell slaves who are believers to place themselves under their masters’ authority in everything they do. Tell them to please their masters, not to argue with them

10or steal from them. Instead, tell slaves to show their masters how good and completely loyal they can be. Then they will show the beauty of the teachings about God our Savior in everything they do.

11After all, God’s saving kindness  has appeared for the benefit of all people.

12It trains us to avoid ungodly lives filled with worldly desires so that we can live self-controlled, moral, and godly lives in this present world.

13At the same time we can expect what we hope for—the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

14He gave himself for us to set us free from every sin and to cleanse us so that we can be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good things.

15Tell these things to the believers. Encourage and correct them, using your full authority. Don’t let anyone ignore you.