Teachers and Tongues

From the preaching of a sermon to the teaching of Sunday school, Coro is blessed to have many individuals capable of teaching and preaching among us. They each have the ability to speak God's word and guide others in maturity and wisdom. Wouldn't it be wonderful if even more people became teachers and preachers both within and outside of Coro? I think it would be... but before we start tapping shoulders and filling rosters, James gives us a warning. While teaching is a noble role, it is not to be given to just anyone. Instead, it should be reserved for those whose speech reflects a heart transformed into Christlikeness, evident in their self-control and consistency. For teachers of the word are judged more strictly than others because, by their words, they wield great power—capable of both building up and destroying the lives of those who listen. Let us take James' instructions to heart and be wary of those whom we listen to and place in positions of power in our lives. Not just those at Coro, but those we give ear to on YouTube, SermonAudio, podcasts and more.