The Mentor Ministry of Mature Mantrons (Titus 2:3-5)

One of the great joys of systematically studying the scriptures is being reminded of the sufficiency of God’s design for the spiritual growth and welfare of His people. And this study in the second chapter of Titus has thrilled my heart as I’ve seen the wisdom of God afresh.

In taking up the subject of “older women” Paul instructs Titus to give attention to these Matrons of the faith so that their godliness will flow to the benefit of the younger women of the community of saints. These matrons, as they exemplify holiness and self-control, have been given the great purpose of “training” younger women in the particular area of family life. What a blessing – older mature women who have walked with God and experienced His grace taking that experience and wisdom and mentoring young ladies of a church. And the beauty of it all is that God has designed their influence to impact entire households as the younger women are trained in the vanishing art of godly domestic management.

Can you imagine what would happen if more churches made the principles of this passage a priority. I am almost inclined to use the word revival – at least in the sense of family reformation. Older women hold such a strategic key, which when used will unlock the door of gospel order and spiritual health in the family and in the church. May the Lord continue to bless His people with godly matrons who will faithfully mentor a new generation of wives and mothers.