Titus 2:1-15
2:1 "But as for you," Paul first instructed Timothy but now instructs you, be:
2:2 ... present in life. Give the earth and humanity your clear and focused presence of mind. Revere creation, discover the miracle and wonder that are the true uber-elements of all life in order to remain grounded and simultaneously inspired. Be serene, allowing faith, love and patience manifest in every of your thoughts, words, and actions.
2:3 Act, speak and think always through compassion (the foundation of this faith). Be truthful and respectful of others and all manifestations of life. Be sober and strive for good in every opportunity and experience presented to you.
2:4 Love your family (be attentive and respectful, present and joyful with them). The nuclear family is a unit, and we should all use that opportunity to use the unit as a foundation and a propeller, a cheerleader, an adviser, a home at all times.
2:5 Be humble. Be loyal. Be productive in your life (in home and career and relationship).
2:6 Passionately encourage the humans around you; insist on their purpose and their potential, the ability of their natural minds.
2:7 Be a display, an organized pattern and expression of good. Use your life as a platform, show the world what you believe it should value and strive for through the way that you live. Show integrity (honest and morality), faith, incorruptibility (be bold and unwavering against injustice).
2:8 Firm, just and consistent speech and behavior defends itself (and cannot be accused of wrong-doing). Live and express in a way that reiterates your innocence. Do not give anyone the material to accurately accuse you of any evil. Be blameless, as Paul taught us in the previous chapter.
2:9 At home, at work, at school... wherever you are, do what you are supposed to do and do it well. Show the world how a child of God does things: completely, readily, properly, passionately, patiently, calmly, kindly. After all, if you are innocent... what argument can anyone have against you?
2:10 Do not pilfer; be honest. Be loyal. Represent this faith well.
2:11 This philosophy of faith is available to all of humanity (in various forms, not always the Bible; spirituality supersedes religion).
2:12 This philosophy of faith teaches us how to become (and continue as) honorable souls.
2:13 This philosophy of faith gives us hope and joy in the inevitability of the unification of earth and Spirit. Hope in the promise of our Creator.
2:14 The beauty of this faith is its core selflessness. Faith gives us its devotion and constant presence. Spirituality manifested as a guide and pillar for us to find comfort and direction in. Life on earth is complex, sometimes difficult and our Creator reaches toward each of our souls to help us navigate.
Our creator is zealous for good. Our greatest blessing is the compassion from which we originate and journey again toward.
2:15 Paul's advice continues: Speak these truths of justice and compassion, honest and kindness. Passionately encourage good. Passionately discourage evil with the support of God. Be innocent.
