Friday 11/1/13

James 3:1 ESV

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.

The church and the society need good teachers, but only a few should become teachers. A teacher must be very careful of his teaching and conduct, otherwise he will lead many astray with his wrong teaching and bad sample. Therefore, be careful & responsible when you teach, for God will judge those who teach with greater strictness.

This advice also applies when we do informal teaching such as telling others what to do and what is right or wrong. We need to be responsible and careful with our tongue to avoid spreading falsehoods.