My dear brothers and sisters, not many of you
should become teachers in the church, for
we who teach will be judged more strictly.
James 3:1 NLT
Yesterday I was telling the congregation that for those who are serving the Lord in the roles of teacher, preacher or pastor...
should become teachers in the church, for
we who teach will be judged more strictly.
James 3:1 NLT
Yesterday I was telling the congregation that for those who are serving the Lord in the roles of teacher, preacher or pastor...
...or who want to, that we must not only preach the gospel, but live it. It is the Holy Spirit alone who convicts people of their sins and woos them to Christ, and not we ourselves. It's not a work of human effort.
I added that at best, we are human agents whom God has chosen to use in order to help fulfill His divine plan. This is an awesome responsibility as well as a glorious privilege.
In addition, each of us will ultimately be held accountable for how and what we teach, and how we live as Christians. That we can be good and faithful stewards of the gifts and calling of God, or we can be Lazy, careless and indifferent. "So much is at stake," I stressed. I ended my talk by saying, "My God, help us to be the best we can be for Jesus."
D.B.
I added that at best, we are human agents whom God has chosen to use in order to help fulfill His divine plan. This is an awesome responsibility as well as a glorious privilege.
In addition, each of us will ultimately be held accountable for how and what we teach, and how we live as Christians. That we can be good and faithful stewards of the gifts and calling of God, or we can be Lazy, careless and indifferent. "So much is at stake," I stressed. I ended my talk by saying, "My God, help us to be the best we can be for Jesus."
D.B.
