These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you. Titus 2:15

Every child of God has God’s authority to speak and exhort and reprove. What does that mean?  Let’s look at The Bible in Basic English (BBE) translation of this verse. 

“On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.”

Titus 2:15 BBE

The two main points I want to make about this verse are these: 

First, we all have God’s permission and His authority to “teach, help, and make clear”  to others as we are led by Holy Spirit. It is called discipling others and we are all called to disciple others. That means you,. 

Second, when others teach,  “help, and make clear” to us we have the responsibility to respect their God-given authority. We must receive with humility.

Other translations of the word “disregard” use “disrespect,” “look down on,” “ignore,” “despise,” or “put you down”. These are strong words. These are words of pride not humility. Be open to receive what the Lord is speaking through others.

Your authority comes from God when He asks you to speak. 

Speak clearly and boldly. 

Let no one disregard you. 

Do not disregard others.