Like Father, Like Son

Titus 2:2 ESV

2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.

Titus 2:6 ESV

6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.

Sober-minded: restrained, temperate

not under the influence of other things (food, substances, entertainment, emotions)

Free from the influence of these things

Clear, even-keeled

Control of what goes in

Dignified: honorable, worthy of respect, of good character, revered

other people are following you

you are setting the tone

you are modeling Scriptures

people can’t bring a charge against you

immoral things, unrighteous things are incompatible with who you are

Control of what goes out

Self-Controlled: moderate, sensible

not a lack of strength

INSTEAD, strength under control

Our pride wants us to show off our strength

In our selfishness we want to use our strength to accomplish our purposes

Control of what goes out

Sound (healthy) in Faith (beliefs/trust/cognition)

You must be a student of God’s Word

You must model and teach your sons

You know what you believe

Sound in Love (actions/emotions/affection)

You must model servant-leadership in humility

You must teach and show your sons the value of this, do it alongside them

You live out what you believe

Sound in Steadfastness (perseverance, ability to endure)

You must fight to live this out in the difficult times.

Invite your sons into the conversation to see what the hard times are like and how you handle/approach those things

If you want your sons to invite your help, they should see that modeled in fathers who invite and beg for the help of their Heavenly Father.

You are consistent in what you believe