Thoughts on Christ and His Word

In Hebrews 5:11 - 14 the author tells the Jewish believers that they are still immature; That they are slow to learn. Even though they should be teachers they still need to be taught because they are not putting into practice the Word of God. I n verse 14 he gives the definition of a mature believer : But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Heb 5:14 Mature Christians are those who practice what they know; Who use their knowledge to discern right from wrong and choose to do right.

Titus 2:1 Paul wrote "You must teach what is in a accord with sound doctrine." Then the rest of chapter 2 and 3 is loaded with godly character traits and attitudes that Christians must have. He dictates the kind of relationships we need to have with one another and even the outside world. It seems like sound doctrine for Paul included heavy doses of Christian godliness rather than a focus on what Christians need to believe. Sound Christian doctrine as in our belief system is crucial however just as crucial is for us to live out our faith in godly character and attitudes.