Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. - Titus 2:3-5
Whose job is it to be a spiritual parent? It’s easy to believe that teaching others how to be godly is a pastor’s job – or at least someone with more experience. Almost everyone thinks that way. But if you wait until you believe you’re ready to teach others, then you’ll never actually teach anyone. Paul exhorts Titus to encourage the women in church to train the younger women. It’s not just a job for a few, but it’s a job for every person in the church. The same could be said for the men of the church. Mentoring younger believers is everyone’s job, including yours. Don’t worry; Jesus isn’t asking you to be a spiritual parent to everyone, but keep your eyes open for the few people you could impact in a special way.
How can you begin mentoring younger believers in your church?
Is there anything in your life that would hinder you from taking on such a role? What is it?
Ask God to help you deal with it immediately.
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