What to Look for in a Leader
Hi GAMErs,
Today we begin the book of Titus, a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to one of his closest disciples and teammates Titus shortly after 64 AD. Titus did not come from a Jewish background. He was Greek. Titus traveled with Paul on his mission trips (Galatians 2:1-3) and was a trusted assistant of Paul’s. Afterwards, Paul left Titus to pastor the church they started in Crete. The book of Titus is a follow up letter from Paul to Titus where Paul instructs Titus on how to lead and teach the church in Crete. In it are some valuable truths and life lessons for us.
Today’s passage is Titus 1:1-9. Let’s go!
Titus 1:1 (NIV)
1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness–
On verse 1: God’s truth is not just something God wants you to know for the sake of gaining more knowledge or for mere academic reasons. Rather, knowing God’s truth is meant to lead to godliness. God’s truth is not just informational; it’s transformational. It is there not just to inform you, but to transform your heart, your mind and ultimately your behavior, to make you more godly, more like Christ.

