Charles Spurgeon Commentary Titus 2:3

Charles Spurgeon Commentary

Titus 2:3

1834–1892
Baptist
Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon Commentary

Titus 2:3

1834–1892
Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;" — Titus 2:3 (ASV)

Older women also among pagans were often given to drinking much wine, so here they are cautioned against it by the Spirit of God. They are also tempted to spread slanderous reports against people. Having little to do in their old age, they are prone to use their idle time for mischief. So, they are warned not to be false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things.

And how beautifully can an aged Christian woman, by her kindly example, be a teacher of good things! I think there is no more charming sight on earth than that of an elderly Christian lady whose words and whose whole life are such as befit the gospel of Christ.