# trains us Paul speaks of the grace of God ([Titus 2:11] (./11.md)) as if it were a person who goes to other people and trains them to live holy lives. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification]]) # trains us to reject godlessness "teaches us not to dishonor God" # worldly desires "strong desires for the things of this world" or "strong desires for sinful pleasures" # in this age "as we live in this world" or "during this time"