“To Titus, [mine] own son after the
common faith...” “Titus...[is]
a Greek”...“One of themselves (Greeks), [even] a prophet of their own, said,
The Cretians (Greeks) [are] alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies...” “This
witness is true.”
I read that when you're referring to
the Greek people, you would say "Greeks," but if you're referring to Greek culture and art,
you could optionally say, "Grecian." One way or the other, Greeks are
Grecians, and visa-versa.
Titus had that rare spirit wherein he could hear
derogatory truths about his own kindred without taking offence. He was not a
John Mark who ran home to Mama when he felt his uncle Barnabas got a raw deal.
Paul was straightforward in calling Titus’ people, “liars, evil, and slow bellies,” (referring
no doubt to gluttony and sloth). Until one first faces and admits to themselves
disparaging truths about loved ones, they will always be in a defensive mode.
This does not help them, their loved ones, or their relationship to those who
know the truth about their kin.
“The tie that binds,” must be broken when it
conflicts with truth! If not, then you will spend your life justifying loved
ones who are wrong, and by your actions, tell others such a life is acceptable
in your eyes.
I find behind all family prejudice is pride. Which
thing God hates.
Richard.
D. Sandlin
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