Saturday, October 2, 2010

Why do you teach?

“Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged by God with greater strictness.” James 3:1

As teachers we are to let everything we do reflect the integrity and seriousness of our teaching. Our teaching must be so correct that it can’t be criticized. For then those who want to argue will be ashamed because they won’t have anything bad to say about us. (Titus 2:6-8)

“For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with self-control, right conduct, and devotion to God.” Titus 2:11-12

“You must teach these things and encourage your people to do them, correcting them when necessary.” Titus 2:15

Does your life reflect right teaching?

Maybe you should ask yourself why you teach.

Do you do it for the attention and praise?

Do you do it to impose your views on other people?

Do you do it to feel like you are on God’s good side?

Do you do it to encourage others?

Do you do it because you have a desire for others to receive the same mercy and grace you have?

Whatever the reason, let God examine the motives and intentions of your heart.

I truly believe that as a body we are to hold our teachers and leaders accountable. We should expect right living not just in public but in their personal lives also.  

Prayer: Lord help us to never be afraid to hold our brothers and sisters, teachers and leaders accountable to Your word. Lord make us willing to obey you so we can teach your ways to sinners, and they will return to you. Convict us of any Pharisee living and teaching that might be within us. Amen