A Warning To Want-To-Be Teachers

An episode of the Tried & True with Paul Cheng podcast, hosted by Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church, titled "A Warning To Want-To-Be Teachers" was published on June 23, 2024 and runs 43 minutes.

June 23, 2024 ·43m · Tried & True with Paul Cheng

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Summary

If there’s a need for teachers, must we really be picky about who teaches? It's no secret that teachers of God's Word are necessary, but it’s not just any kind of teacher that the church needs. What does God require in and from His teachers? How can we be sure we are meeting those standards? Why is it important for students to also be wary and know these warnings? While the assumption may be that desire alone qualifies an individual to be a teacher, ignoring any other considerations would only lead to more harm than good. In fact, there is much more to evaluate, starting first with the manifestations of our heart - through our speech. “Knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation”, mustn’t we be discerning? 💭 Consider this: You might not be an official teacher of the Bible, but you do have certain spiritual children whom you are influencing for better or for worse. What kind of impact do you think you are having on them? 📄 Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/a-warning-to-want-to-be-teachers 📍 Sermon Outline 00:00 Trailer 01:48 Introduction 08:00 I. THE COMMAND 19:22 II. THE REASON 40:50 Closing Prayer 42:37 Reflection Question 📺 Watch this sermon and others on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BethelBPC⁠ Copyright © 2024, Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.

Episode Description

If there’s a need for teachers, must we really be picky about who teaches?

It's no secret that teachers of God's Word are necessary, but it’s not just any kind of teacher that the church needs. What does God require in and from His teachers? How can we be sure we are meeting those standards? Why is it important for students to also be wary and know these warnings?

While the assumption may be that desire alone qualifies an individual to be a teacher, ignoring any other considerations would only lead to more harm than good. In fact, there is much more to evaluate, starting first with the manifestations of our heart - through our speech.

“Knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation”, mustn’t we be discerning?

💭 Consider this: You might not be an official teacher of the Bible, but you do have certain spiritual children whom you are influencing for better or for worse. What kind of impact do you think you are having on them?

📄 Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/a-warning-to-want-to-be-teachers

📍 Sermon Outline 00:00 Trailer 01:48 Introduction

08:00 I. THE COMMAND

19:22 II. THE REASON

40:50 Closing Prayer

42:37 Reflection Question

📺 Watch this sermon and others on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BethelBPC⁠