Have You Matured to Become a Teacher?      
 

by Jonathan Perz

 

How long have you been a disciple of Jesus Christ? When did you begin studying His word? How long ago were you baptized into Christ for the remission of your sins? Now, ask yourself this question, Christian: Are you teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to others? The Hebrew writer believed that by a certain time, Christians ought to be able to teach others about the gospel. He wrote, “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food” (Heb. 5:12). Are you able to teach others or are you a disciple who expects others to teach your friends and family what the gospel says? Can you lead another soul to find salvation in Christ or do you believe this is the job of trained professionals? Maybe you just believe this is not your job? By this time in your Christian walk, ought you to be able to teach others or do you need someone to teach you again the basics of the gospel? Seriously, if you are among those who ought to be teaching others about the gospel, then it is time to get teaching! If you need to relearn the basics so you can teach others, then it is time to get learning so you can teach others! There are souls that you know and I don’t that are drowning in sin. They are lost, confused, wandering aimlessly in life, seeking, searching and looking for meaning and purpose. They are sheep in need of The Shepherd and they just need you to show compassion and teach them the gospel. By this time, you ought to be able to teach them! Don’t look for others to do what you know deep in your bones the Lord has called you to do! Be that one who teaches another the soul-saving gospel of Jesus Christ. God, make us more passionate about sharing Your gospel with those who so desperately need your salvation, just as someone took the time to share Your gospel with us when we so desperately needed it and still need it now.        Other Articles by Jonathan Perz Spiritual Pushovers and Terminal Hardheadedness An Open Letter to Christians Slow to Wrath God Help Me To Be A Better Listener The Reluctant Disciple Light or Darkness "Confused" by Truth Dressing Our Daughters Like Prostitutes Is the New Testament a Law? Coming to the Defense of Sin and Error Fellowship With God is Conditional   For Past Auburn Beacons go to: www.aubeacon.com/Bulletins.htm   Anyone can join the mailing list for the Auburn Beacon! Send your request to: larryrouse@aubeacon.com