I have a strong desire to be a Titus 2 woman...do you? I know the Lord has a lot of work to do in my heart, but I trust His Word and want to honor His Word by striving to be this kind of woman.

Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not malicious gossips, or slaves to much wine (or to anything). They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.

That last phrase gets me every time...*That the Word of God may not be reviled* (or dishonored). As a child of God, I never want to bring dishonor to God's Word...after all, I know His Word is what has shown me my sin, taught me about salvation--His wonderful cross, and given me hope! God's Word has changed my life! I want to it be thought highly of...I want it to be precious to others like it is to me. How could I dishonor His wonderful Word? By not obeying God's role for me as a woman.

I have been reading back through Martha Peace's book, Becoming Titus 2 Woman, to prepare for an upcoming event at our church. It is full of helpful practical information on how to become this kind of woman. And...as I get older, I see this role as more and more important. I need to be this kind of woman now, while I am young(well,I still see myself as a younger, less mature woman), to allow God to prepare me to be a real Titus 2 woman.

Like Martha peace, I want to grow in the areas of doctrine, character, and ministry. What are some of the character traits of the godly older woman?

Reverent in her behavior...Matthew Henry described this type of woman as one whose "behavior becomes a woman consecrated to God." She should act and dress in a manner pleasing to God. She should be outwardly different from the world and holy within.
1 Peter 3: 3-4...And let not your adornment be merely external-braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

These verses are saying that our outer adornment should not the main emphasis...The Titus 2 woman has true beauty that comes from within...with a kind and gentle spirit...I like that Martha does not mean this is quiet as in speaking with a whisper...it is more the attitude that accepts God's dealings with her as good. She has peace and trust in God. She is not given to anger or fear.

In my next few posts, I am going to be writing about what the Lord is teaching me as I review this material. It is a lot and already I see my own failings in this area. God is gracious and kind to bring it to my attention once again and focus my heart on His ways for me.