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Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good
The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
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Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.
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This saying is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith
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To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.
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Doing Good for the Sake of the Gospel
You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.
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Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.
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Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.
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Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children,
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In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
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who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
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Saved in Order to Do Good
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
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But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,
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This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
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Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.
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Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
