Paul wrote to Titus to encourage and instruct him as he established the church at Crete. Paul provided qualifications for elders with a focus on teaching and instructing with sound doctrine, living lives that were obedient to God’s Word, and the ability to lead and protect the church from false teachers and false doctrine. He instructed the church concerning the responsibilities. Paul urged unity and Christian fellowship in the church. Paul warned against foolish controversies concerning the Law and genealogies. He condemned anyone who caused division. He instructed Titus to warn the divisive person twice, then have nothing to do with him. Such a person was self-condemned.