A teacher should have Godly understanding and wisdom. Paul warns against those who are...
...desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor
whereof they affirm. (I Timothy 1:7)He stresses the importance of teaching with wisdom:
...Christ in you, the hope of glory:Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all
wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. (Colossians
1:27-28)Teachers must live what they teach:
Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that
preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit
adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?
(Romans 2:21-22)
Teachers will be judged on the basis of what they have taught:
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the
greater condemnation. (James 3:1)FOR FURTHER STUDY:
Study the following examples of teachers in the New Testament. Who do you think might have
had the special gift of being a teacher [a leadership position in the church]. Who might have had
only the speaking gift of teaching?
- Appollos: Acts 18:24- 25
- Aquilla and Priscilla: Acts 18:26
- Paul: Acts 20:20-21,27; 21:28
- Unnamed: Acts 13:1
- Peter: Acts 5:28- 29
Obtain the Harvestime International Institute course entitled "Teaching Tactics.” It focuses on
the tactics used by the greatest teacher, the Lord Jesus Christ.