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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
Ver. 7. "In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works." Let the elder women, he says, teach the younger, but do thou thyself exhort young men to be soberminded. And let the luster of thy life be a common school of instruction, a pattern of virtue to all, publicly exhibited, like some original model, containing in itself all beauties, affording examples whence those who are willing may easily imprint upon themselves any of its excellences. Ver. 7, 8. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
Let the older women teach the younger women, and you yourself teach the young men. However, let the common school and model of virtue be your radiant life, set before all like a master image displayed in the sight of everyone who wishes to learn something good from it. This expression depends on the general phrase: show. So that what you teach, he says, may not be corrupt and false, but sound and having the correct meaning. …
Oecumenius
Presenting yourself as a pattern of good works. Let it be, Paul says, that your life is a common teaching and example to all. in teaching. Providing common understanding. Therefore, offering integrity, familiarity, and a certain humility in teaching. showing incorruptibility. That is, community and something like straightforwardness. dignity. That is, not as a ruler, nor as one speaking to subjects, but gently as to children.
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
As far as we are concerned, our consciences are all that matters. As far as you are concerned, our reputation among you ought not to be tarnished but influential for good. Mark what I've said, and make the distinction. There are two things, conscience and reputation; conscience for yourself, reputation for your neighbor. Those who, being clear in their consciences, neglect their reputations, are being cruel; especially if they find themselves in this position. …
Hilary of Poitiers
Accordingly he has provided Titus, the person to whom his words were addressed, with an injunction as to the perfect practice of religion to this effect: "In all things shewing thyself an ensample of good works, teaching with gravity sound words that cannot be condemned, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing disgraceful or evil to say of us." This teacher of the Gentiles and elect doctor of the Church, from his consciousness of Christ who spoke and dwelt within him, knew well that the infection of tainted speech would …
Thomas Aquinas
Above, the Apostle instructed Titus what to teach those under his care. But because actions speak louder than words, he tells him to teach especially by example. First, in a general way; second, in greater detail, at in doctrine; third, he gives the reason for this advice, at that he who is on the contrary part. He says, therefore: since you are young, show yourself an example of good works. …
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