Comments | mothercarey: Titus 2:3-5

mothercarey

Titus 2:3-5

Jul 02, 2008 11:18

Recently this scripture has come up in conversation a couple of times and it is interesting to hear what people think about the older women teaching the younger women. So is Paul speaking to only the generation he was in or is this meant for all of us?
What constitutes "older"? Is it just physical age? Does the woman teaching have to specifically ( Read more... )

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elljaycee July 4 2008, 03:36:42 UTC

Mum! You wrote a post! I'm going to print it up and read it at home!

Love you!

dizzy_liz July 4 2008, 19:30:01 UTC

I'm glad to see you blogging Aunty Cath! Gosh, all my rels are like - uber geeks! Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts.

mothercarey July 5 2008, 00:57:08 UTC

Thanks Bette, you are talking to D right now so I feel like you are visiting. Hey, that sounds like a good idea.

everydayjoy July 7 2008, 22:33:55 UTC

We are *not* uber-geeks!!

*runs away in terror and shock*

(mind you, if I was as funnily dashing as the geek in my userpic, I wouldn't mind the label)

everydayjoy July 7 2008, 22:34:38 UTC

Mum, I liked this post and it *was* well-articulated!

(please see userpic for some smilingness)

mothercarey July 8 2008, 01:46:36 UTC

This did make me smile. I even remember the scene.

anastasia_says July 8 2008, 07:56:40 UTC

I am really glad that you are thinking about these things. I have been thinking about them a little, too. Plus, I am very glad to have you in my life! You always have excellent things to say and make me feel excellent because of those excellent things.

Do you think that maybe Christians have a tendency to be overly-critical of themselves? I have no doubt that the 'fallen-away' status of one of your children does not negate your credence in the slightest- isn't it merely an opportunity to learn and grow in compassion for others in the same situation? Anyhow, your family is made of awesome.

anastasia_says July 9 2008, 00:04:03 UTC

How lovely to receive your comments. And... we love seeing you in the flesh. Yes, there may be a tendencey to be over critical (and I am working through my thoughts and maybe some will end up here) but weighing up with other scriptures, and I not at the conclusion yet, there is evidence of men being disqualified from leadership roles if their children are disobedient,(2Tim 3:2-5) and women must take some responsibility here. Just a thought. Have a great day.

tosayhello July 8 2008, 19:31:32 UTC

Mrs. Carey! I'm so glad to see you posting something on this topic. And also, let me encourage you that one "fallen-away" status in no way means that GOD will not bring that child into paths of righteousness one day. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. When he is old really breathes hope that in the end it will be well. Many thought I was going to end up in bad shape in the long run, but all that my Dad's faithful teaching of the Word finally hit my heart. I didn't have a mother that has been very faithful, only a father.

It's how you're living TODAY and TOMORROW that matters.

mothercarey July 9 2008, 21:40:15 UTC

I am not anonymous this time, I will eventually get the hang of this.
Thank you for your comments, you are very encourageing. As with all challenges that our Lord takes us through we have to readjust our sometimes even faulty thinking and work out what God wants us to learn, do etc in this situation and that is where I am at now. The scriptures talk about Jesus being the corner stone of the church and since we are part of that we also will have to fit in our place in that, which means having all our rough edges chiseled off and being in a quarry is tough going. One thing I am sure of though is "He is faithful who began a good work in (me)", so I have to remember to let Him do the work. Bless you. What a wonderful Dad to hang in there. He probably learnt how to pray much better as he struggled to know how to help you.

allthings_well July 14 2008, 03:37:54 UTC

Having accepted the invitation of *everydayjoy* to add you to my friends' list, I am now belatedly asking your permission. If you'd rather not list me, please say - so think me over, and let me know. Your dear *edj* has some acquaintance with me through these pages, and I have enjoyed 'meeting' your family through her. My profile page will tell you a bit about my interests - I'm sure we have some in common.

You can 'elder' me any time dear sister.
Nan.

mothercarey July 14 2008, 10:36:21 UTC

Yes, friend, my *edj* has told me heaps about you and she is looking forward to catching up down your way. I am disappointed I haven't had more time to write or even to check out your writing but hopefully I will do more soon. Glad to have a new "friend"