2 Timothy 3:16 -1716 All scripture is given by

inspiration of God, and is profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Definition : a principle / body of principles presented for acceptance or Belief, as a religious, political, science

or philosophic group. Christian Doctrine : refers to a body

of beliefs about God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, the church and other related concepts.

Our doctrines are the things that we Teach.

Sound: Healthy, Whole, Balanced, Free from a mixture of error, Safe

Titus 2 :1 But as for you, speak the things which are

proper for Sound Doctrine:Ephesians 4:14 that we should no longer be children,

tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,

John :716 Jesus answered them and said, "My

Doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me. (NKJV)

John 13:35 "By this all will know that you are My

disciples, if you have love for one another."(NKJV)

Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak the things

which are proper for sound doctrine: (NKJV)

Titus 1:12 One of them, a prophet of their

own, said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." (NKJV)

I. CONDUCT BECOMING OLDER MEN SOBER, REVERENT, TEMPERATE…..

1. Sober temperate, self-controlled, especially in

respect to wine 2. Reverent a. Venerable, reverend, reputable, dignified b. It represents not only earthly dignity , a

heavenly one, which is the possession of all believers

3. Temperate a. Discreet, sober, temperate, of a sound mind b. Self-disciplined in one’s freedom, self-

restrained in all passions and desires - ibid. -- Older men are to set the tone of a

congregation by their sobriety, reverence and temperate nature

I. EXAMPLES TO INSPIRE OLDER MENA. MOSES AND AARON. Exo 7:7 , Psalm 90:10 B. JOSHUA AND CALEB.... Josh 24:29, Josh 14:6-11C. DANIEL... Dan 1:21, Dan 6:1-3, Dan 6:4-27, Dan 6:28D. PAUL, THE AGED... Phe 1:9

MOSES AND AARON.

II. CONDUCT BECOMING OLDER WOMEN A. REVERENT IN BEHAVIOR... In dress, in speech, in conduct, they are to reflect

their holy calling B. NOT SLANDERERS, NOT GIVEN TO MUCH WINE - One who falsely accuses and divides people

without any reason ,Not enslaved by much wine, not habitual drunkards, - They are to guard against what comes out of

their mouths, and what goes into it C. TEACHERS OF GOOD THINGS… What they were to teach includes what is

described for younger women - Ti 2:4-5 The Lord intends for older women to be teachers D. ADMONISHING YOUNGER WOMEN…. To correct and Teach

II. EXAMPLES TO INSPIRE OLDER WOMEN A. SARAH Gen 12:4-5 ; Gen 12:11,14; 20:2; He 11:11; 1 Pe 3:3-4 ;

1 Pe 3:5-6A woman whose physical beauty was

surpassed by her inner beauty B. ANNA…Lk 2:36; Lk 2:37; Lk 2:38

A woman who used her widowhood to serve God and others

C. TABITHA (DORCAS)…Ac 9:36-42; Ac 9:36; Ac 9:39

Another example of a woman who used her life to serve others

D. PETER’S WIFE… - Mt 8:14-15 ; 1 Co 9:5

A woman who left home and family to follow Christ and ultimately die for Him

MOSES AND AARON.

III. CONDUCT BECOMING YOUNG WOMENA. TO LOVE THEIR HUSBANDS AND CHILDREN

Rom 1:31:; Titus 2:4

B. DISCRETE AND CHASTE Titus 2:2; 1Cor 7:34

C. HOMEMAKERSPro 31:10-31

D. GOOD…

E. OBEDIENT TO THEIR HUSBANDSEph 5:22; Col 3:18; 1 Pet 3:1,5; Eph 5:21

III. EXAMPLES TO INSPIRE YOUNG WOMENA. HANNA 1 Sam 1:1-20; 21-28; 1 sam 2:1-10;

A woman of faith who dedicated family in service to the Lord

B. ESTHEREsther 2:7; 8-17; 4:13-16

A beautiful and gracious woman, used in God’s providence to save a nation

C. MARYLuke 1:26-28,Mat 1:18-28; 12:46-50; John 19:25; Acts

1:13-14 A chaste and discreet woman, who reminds

us that all our children belong to GodD. PRISCILLA - Act 18:1-3; 18:26; Rom 16:5; 1 cor 16:19

A wife who used her home to further the cause of the gospel of Christ

MOSES AND AARON.

IV. CONDUCT BECOMING YOUNG MENA. SOBER - MINDES

Titus 2:2; 2:5

B. IN ALL THINGS A PATERN OF GOOD WORKSHeb 8:5; 1 Tim 4:12

C. IN DOCTRINE SHOWING INTEGRITY, REVERENCE,

D. WITH SOUND SPEECH THAT CANNOT BE CPNDEMNED

Ti 2:1; Eph 4:29; Co 4:6; Tit 4:12

IV. EXAMPLES TO INSPIRE YOUNG MEN

A. JOSEPH B. DAVID

C. DANIEL

D. TIMOTHY

MOSES AND AARON.