“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.” (James 3:1)
James had a half brother who was the greatest teacher of all time. He was Jesus, the Son of God. James knew how to identify good or bad teaching.
James continues to address Christian brothers reminding them that not everyone should seek to be a teacher. One of the legitimate spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church is the gift of teaching. (I Corinthians 12:28)
The Bible says the time will come when sound doctrine will not be endured and there will be an abundance of false teachers because folks will have “itching” ears. (II Timothy 4:3)
Teaching Biblical truth is a tremendous blessing, but it carries an awesome responsibility. Every teacher will give an account to God for what he teaches or fails to teach. Paul the apostle, teacher, preacher saw himself as, “a steward of the mysteries of God,” and stated that, “it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.” (I Corinthians 4:1-2) Christians should pray for their Sunday School teachers and other teachers in the church.
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