Paul expresses the need to organize the church on Crete through the appointment of elders and to correct the damage caused by false teachers’ instruction (Titus 1:11). The antidote to false teaching is sound teaching. Thus, Titus is to promote sound instruction (Titus 2:1) and appoint leaders who are capable of defending “the faithful message” against opponents (Titus 1:9). Sound teaching and godly living are central components of this message and its purpose of countering the false teaching on Crete.