I am a big fan of understanding one's purpose in doing something, and also in sharing it with those who are affected by it. As Paul writes this letter to the younger man, Titus, I love verse 5, "The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you."
A couple thoughts here: first Paul doesn't feel pressure to do it all himself. He readily admits that there are things he left unfinished and is willing to trust others to continue his work. Then, we get into what leaders of the church in Crete ought to look like. In verses 6-9, we can read those qualifications.
In verses 10-16, we see why Titus is encouraged to be thoughtful and careful when choosing leaders. He doesn't want to wind up in a situation where his selected leaders have turned out to be among those who "claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him." Those who are responsible to appoint and train leaders ought to be equally careful.
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