what qualifies us to teach? especially students?
0 Comments Published by Steven Anderson on Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 9:50 AM.
I just can't get this off my mind. After reading James 3:1
"Not many should become teachers, my brothers, for you know
that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness."
I read this and imagine how much more we should be held accountable. (those of us who teach children and youth)
What is the strictness?
1) Your Life - Family, work, freinds, etc. That's right you can't just show up on Sunday and Wednesday and teach or lead a small group. Christ has called us to give our whole lives over to Him, that requires real examination and openness to take the steps to recovery when those ugly areas of our lives are discovered. No one is perfect, but we should all have the desire to strive towards God.
2) Your Words - My first thought was "When did I become a politician?" To examine every word sounds crazy, but it is so true that when you take on any leadership role your words become that much more important.
How do you react when a crisis happens? Luke 6:45
Are you quick to speak out of experience when asked questions or do
you rely on the word of God? 2 Tim. 3:16
3) Your Actions - Are you living a life that is above reproach? There are so many parts of the bible that call His people to righteousness and righteous living, and it should be amplified when leading children and youth. Two things to think about.
Personally - Are there things that you do that would grieve the
Holy Spirit?
Example Setting - Are you someone that is worth following,
emulating, living like?
Ephesians 5 is a great and challenging chapter of scripture that should grab our attention. We may be the only example of Christ that those around us are getting, we need to stive to be the best.
The Challenge - Remember the High Calling that God has placed you in, use His power to live up to it.
"Not many should become teachers, my brothers, for you know
that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness."
I read this and imagine how much more we should be held accountable. (those of us who teach children and youth)
What is the strictness?
1) Your Life - Family, work, freinds, etc. That's right you can't just show up on Sunday and Wednesday and teach or lead a small group. Christ has called us to give our whole lives over to Him, that requires real examination and openness to take the steps to recovery when those ugly areas of our lives are discovered. No one is perfect, but we should all have the desire to strive towards God.
2) Your Words - My first thought was "When did I become a politician?" To examine every word sounds crazy, but it is so true that when you take on any leadership role your words become that much more important.
How do you react when a crisis happens? Luke 6:45
Are you quick to speak out of experience when asked questions or do
you rely on the word of God? 2 Tim. 3:16
3) Your Actions - Are you living a life that is above reproach? There are so many parts of the bible that call His people to righteousness and righteous living, and it should be amplified when leading children and youth. Two things to think about.
Personally - Are there things that you do that would grieve the
Holy Spirit?
Example Setting - Are you someone that is worth following,
emulating, living like?
Ephesians 5 is a great and challenging chapter of scripture that should grab our attention. We may be the only example of Christ that those around us are getting, we need to stive to be the best.
The Challenge - Remember the High Calling that God has placed you in, use His power to live up to it.
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