Titus 2:5: To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
‘Good’ is a word in this verse, that could easily be overlooked. We tend to use the word ‘good’ to describe so many things in our daily lives. As I began to ponder the meaning of good in relation to this verse, another verse can to mind…
She does him good and not evil. All the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12
Titus 2:5 is commanding that a woman must be good to her husband as well as do good in general. We know that goodness is one of the fruits of the spirit. When we seek to follow Jesus, his spirit will lead us into goodness.
Here is the definition of good in this verse according to strong’s concordance:
1) of good constitution or nature
2) useful, salutary
3) good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy
4) excellent, distinguished
5) upright, honourable
Seek to be good and do good, always
It is clear that in all our conduct we are to be good. This is part of our sanctification. We should not be ‘trying’ to be good in our own strength. Yet it should be flowing from and through us, because of our humble obedience to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Then we will be naturally doing good for our husband’s, children and others. Or at the very least be willing and have a heart to be good.
Since our husband is meant to be our closest earthly relationship, our submission and obedience here on earth is to him. We should seek to be good to him in every way that we can.
There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. 1 Corinthians 7:34
How may I bless my husband today?
God has given us this role and ministry if we are married woman. We are to be seeking to please and serve our husband’s as that pleases the Lord.
We are to ask ourselves daily: How may I please and be good to my husband today? Is there anything I can help him with? How can I offer him my support? How will I speak of my husband to others? How do I speak ‘to‘ my husband? Is my husband able to trust me in all matters? Am I cheerful and happy? Grateful? Kind? Do I help build his reputation with others by my good conduct? Most importantly, am I drawing him closer to the Lord or driving him away?
Ask the Lord for help!
I could write lists and lists on specific ways that we could be good to our husband’s and others. However those are some questions that we can ask ourselves to get started. Obviously we should shun any behaviour that does not generate goodness. I believe by reading and obeying the Word daily, that we will be transformed into the goodness of our Savior. Pray and ask the Lord to help you be and do good today and every day.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10
What if I am single?
What if I’m single?
If a lady is single and a Christian, she should still seek to follow the Lord and obey His commandments as well as serve others. Women who want to marry should be preparing for marriage and children prior by living out their roles as a woman. Unfortunately feminism as tried to take away gender distinction which has had detrimental affects on women today.
what if I am single and lazy?
Then you will reap what you sow!
What about marriage equality? Thank you for answering my questions 🙂
Hello! You’re welcome 🙂
That depends on what you mean by equality?
The bible says,There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.Galatians 3:28
This means that as believers, we are all one and the same in Christ. However when it comes to gender and roles there are differences. We are clearly created differently as nature itself shows. There is a headship order where the husband is the head of the home. He is commanded to be the leader and provider. The wife is to be a keeper of the home and bear children. Society will say this is not equality or is oppressive.
As a Wife and Mother myself, I believe God’s design is perfect and I am not seeking to be equal to my husband:)
Hope that answers your question?
God bless,
Megan
Thank you, that does. Thank you for answering my questions.
God bless!
No problem at all 🙂 Thankyou! Be blessed in Jesus name.