Dressing the Doctrine of God.

In Titus 2:1-10, the Apostle Paul instructs Titus on how different groups within the church should conduct themselves. The passage culminates in verse 10, which states that believers should "adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things."

To "adorn" means to decorate, beautify, or make attractive. In this context, it refers to making the teachings of God appealing through one's actions and behavior. The idea is that when Christians live according to God's teachings, they make those teachings attractive to others.

Key points on adorning the doctrine of God:

Consistency: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)
Practical application: "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." (James 1:22)
Positive witness: "Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation." (1 Peter 2:12)
Integrity: "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;" (Philippians 2:15)
God-centered motivation: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)

In essence, to adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things means to live in such a way that one's actions and character reflect and make attractive the teachings of God, thereby honoring Him and potentially influencing others positively towards the Christian faith.

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