Doctrine

Problems: “Adorning the doctrine” is the opposite of God’s Word being blasphemed by the ungodly conduct of God’s people (see verse 5 and Rom. 2:23-24). But when God’s people put to practice the clear principles of God’s Word (whether it be older men, older women, younger women, younger men, slaves or any believers), then the doctrine of God is adorned. The word ADORN (kosmeo–Eng. word “cosmetics”) means to arrange, to put in order (Psalm 119:133–“Order my steps in Thy Word”). It is used of furnishing a room (Matt. 12:44) and of trimming lamps (Matt. 25:7).