It is said that those who can't, teach, a job that some look down upon. -Not enough money. Very few parents encourage their children to be a Teacher when they grow up, the government in most countries under pay teachers and provide very little incentive for them and then there is that person who is looking for something to do and decides, 'Hey, maybe i'll just go teach...' Then don't show up for classes, take extra holidays, walks into the class puts notes on the board and couldn't care less if the students learn or not, because you know, you'll get paid at the end of the month.
I have some news for you. I am a teacher, and I am far from a perfect one, but when I reflect and feel like I didn't give of my best to my students I quickly repent and ask God to forgive me. Sounds weird? Here's why!
Firstly, teaching is a vocation not a job. You cannot do it for the money, because unless you are living in Finland, the salary is not half as much as it should be. So if you're thinking about it in that way, forget it. Now let's see what God thinks about teaching;
Ephesians 4:8 NKJV "Therefore He says: 'When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave GIFTS to men.' 11. "and He Himself (Christ) gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and TEACHERS, 12. for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for edifying of the body of Christ..." Here we see that teaching is a part of what is called The Five fold ministry. -A gift from Christ himself for the benefit of God's Kingdom.
James 3:1 "My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgement."
Matthew 18:5-6 "whoever receives one little child like this in my name receives me. 6. 'whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
Whether you believe this applies to bible teachers only or not, recognize the seriousness in which God views this 'gift' and what His word says about the consequences of not doing it for the right reasons.-Which should be for the development of your students. Failing to teach them will result in their life's position and who will be responsible for that?
If you know that you are not genuinely trying to help these students (little ones) entrusted in your care to become someone great in life, it's best to find another 'just for the paycheck job' where the consequences are lower than to risk a 'millstone being tied to your neck...'
Romans 12:6-7 "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7. if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;" In other words, find your talent and do it, because in doing so you'll be saving others and yourself by making a better contribution to society, since it's what you were created to do.-Your gift! If that includes teaching, then hold your teaching job with high regard because you are right up there with the greats of God's kingdom and your job is really that important!
I have some news for you. I am a teacher, and I am far from a perfect one, but when I reflect and feel like I didn't give of my best to my students I quickly repent and ask God to forgive me. Sounds weird? Here's why!
Firstly, teaching is a vocation not a job. You cannot do it for the money, because unless you are living in Finland, the salary is not half as much as it should be. So if you're thinking about it in that way, forget it. Now let's see what God thinks about teaching;
Ephesians 4:8 NKJV "Therefore He says: 'When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave GIFTS to men.' 11. "and He Himself (Christ) gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and TEACHERS, 12. for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for edifying of the body of Christ..." Here we see that teaching is a part of what is called The Five fold ministry. -A gift from Christ himself for the benefit of God's Kingdom.
James 3:1 "My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgement."
Matthew 18:5-6 "whoever receives one little child like this in my name receives me. 6. 'whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
Whether you believe this applies to bible teachers only or not, recognize the seriousness in which God views this 'gift' and what His word says about the consequences of not doing it for the right reasons.-Which should be for the development of your students. Failing to teach them will result in their life's position and who will be responsible for that?
If you know that you are not genuinely trying to help these students (little ones) entrusted in your care to become someone great in life, it's best to find another 'just for the paycheck job' where the consequences are lower than to risk a 'millstone being tied to your neck...'
Romans 12:6-7 "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7. if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;" In other words, find your talent and do it, because in doing so you'll be saving others and yourself by making a better contribution to society, since it's what you were created to do.-Your gift! If that includes teaching, then hold your teaching job with high regard because you are right up there with the greats of God's kingdom and your job is really that important!
