Exodus 1:1-2:22; Psalm 31:1-24; Matthew 27:45-66
In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you. Titus 2:7-8 NKJV
Overseers and leaders are to consistently showcase what appropriate Christian behaviour and testimony looks and sounds like. Titus himself was responsible to show how high the bar is set. Paul made it clear to him that he was to walk what he talked. Leaders lead by example. They, in particular, must be our Christian exemplars. But the expectation is no less for any of us. The only offense the unconverted should have against us is our devotion to Christ
and the Gospel. —Peter Ramsay
O Lord, with sorrow and with shame we meekly would confess,
How little we, who bear Thy name, Thy mind, Thy ways express. —J.G. Deck