1 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
James 3:1-2
A strong word of warning is issued to teachers in James 3. Those who teach and preach the word of God will be judged more harshly because of the responsibility given to them. The obligation to teach Holy Scripture is high and lofty. God’s Word is being espoused and it should be taught with the utmost concern for the Bible’s accuracy and truthfulness and for the student’s comprehension and understanding.
Every teacher must be faithful to expound the text properly and not fall into error. Consequences await the instructor who handles the Bible sloppily or falsely. Let every teacher/preacher study and teach in a way that does not cause one to stumble. May the words of the herald edify and build up the body of Christ.
Tony French
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