Titus 3:2-3

Paul continues in his reminder for them to live and act a certain way. He goes on to explain why they are to do things such as avoid quarreling and be gentle. The reason for this is because of our former selves. He is speaking to those who are followers of Jesus Christ. These people are those who have been saved and are now alive. This means that they formerly were dead in their trespasses and sins. We used to live a certain way, which is a bit of the reason why we are to now live differently from our former selves.