As the issues surrounding the pandemic continue to swirl, we find ourselves enduring even more “mandates” to accommodate. The latest for most States, is the mandate, to wear a face covering or mask pretty much everywhere we go. Despite the motives, intent, and reasoning behind such requirements, it is safe to say that it provokes hard feelings and churns strong emotions. It is easy to get mad. It is easier to stew on it and stay mad. Complaining, slandering and talking ill of our governing authorities and pastors seems to be justified and acceptable. Well, it is not. That is exactly what the Apostle Paul taught to Titus when he assigned him to the Island of Crete. These instructions were written in a letter that we know as the New Testament book of “Titus.” This letter outlines all the instructions, rules, and regulations that Paul wanted Titus to teach and use to give direction and guidance to the Churches being established across the island of Crete. One of those instructions came in
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