Biblical Principles

Sober and pray

1 Peter 4:7  

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

Sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, charity and patience-aged men

Titus 2:2  

Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

Sober, love husbands and children – young women

Titus 2:4  

Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children,

In behavior as becoming to saints - aged women

Titus 2:3  

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.

Discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient – young women

Titus 2:5  

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.

Ready to give an answer of the hope that is in you

1 Peter 3:15  

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

Of good cheer

John 16:33  

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Baptized

Acts 2:38  

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.