Titus 1:6
French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)
des hommes irréprochables, fidèles à leur femme, dont les enfants soient croyants et ne soient pas accusés de débauche ou insoumis.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes what a church leader should be like. Paul is giving instructions that this person must have one wife and their children should behave well.
Explained for Children
Think of it like choosing a team captain for your sports team. The coach wants someone who follows the rules, has only one best friend, and whose siblings are also good players.
Historical Background
Paul wrote this letter to Titus around 63-65 AD. He is instructing Titus on how to select leaders for churches in Crete, where Paul had left Titus to organize the local congregations.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, imagine if you were selecting someone to lead an important project at work. You'd want them to be reliable and have a good family life with well-behaved children who don't cause problems.
Topics
leadershipfamily valuesmarriagechurch governancefaithfulnessdiscipleship
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the behavior of a leader's children important?
The behavior of a leader's children reflects on their parenting skills and moral influence, which are crucial for a church leader.
What does 'blameless' mean in this context?
'Blameless' means that the person has a reputation of being honest and morally upright without significant faults.
How should modern churches interpret 'husband of one wife'?
This phrase emphasizes monogamy, suggesting church leaders should have a stable marital relationship to set a good example for others.
What does Paul mean by not accused of riot or unruly?
Paul wants the children of church leaders to be well-behaved and not involved in disruptive activities that could tarnish their family's reputation.