Teachers - August 11

Teachers

James 3:1-2
"1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check."

In the opening passage to chapter 3, James gives a gut check about what we say - the power of what we say - the importance of what we say. He starts off by letting us know that not many should become teachers - Why? Because of the power they have to influence others with their words and the authority of their position. Understanding God's Word and getting it right before teaching is essential. It is far too important to take lightly. The direction of people's lives is at stake.

James is about to go into a discourse on the importance of what we say and how we say it. This is a great time to turn over everything we say to God. If this is an area in which you struggle, it would be a good idea to commit some of these verses to heart. It is possible to change the way we speak with God's help and power. Start a new direction today by asking God to step in and direct your words - He is ready and more than able to do this.