Paul wrote a letter to Titus instructing him to teach the older women who, in turn, would teach the younger women. It makes sense that Titus would teach a few women and they would pass that on to others. Why didn't Paul instruct him to teach those who had been of the Faith the longest? Wouldn't they have more scriptural knowledge whatever their age?

I believe that age adds a dimension that youth can not. Until you have lived through the difficulties of life, you lack understanding that a more experienced person has gained.

Does that mean the older person did things God's way before she came to Christ? Not necessarily, but a person can examine God's way in light of their life's experiences and gain wisdom to pass along to the next generation.

We take a look at the character the older women are to learn and pass on in our Bible Study Guide, Be Reverent, as we examine the Older Women of Titus Chapter Two in this month's issue.