The fact that God has gifted some believers for the specific purpose of serving others through service, mercy and giving, drives home the point that a well-functioning church not only must have a thriving word ministry carried out by those who are gifted for the task, but also a robust mercy ministry which has equally gifted believers working within it.

Whatever it is that we are expecting, or anticipating in the future determines our attitude, motivations, priorities and actions in the present. Furthermore, whatever it is we believe the future holds, determines how me cope with the fears, disappointments and struggles of this life.

We, like Titus, are to understand the weightiness of preaching the word of God. There is gravity to the occasion. For this reason, we like Titus, are to be careful to keep a close watch on how we present and represent the word of God.