TOPIC: PRECEPT AND EXAMPLE.
TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 2:24-26.
MEMORY VERSE: AND THE SERVANT OF THE LORD MUST NOT STRIVE; BUT BE GENTLE UNTO ALL MEN, APT TO TEACH, PATIENT, 2 TIMOTHY 2:24.

A witness for Christ or a teacher of the Word must treasure God’s Word richly so as to have the divine wisdom in his/her heart. Those having the indwelling word would have ability to teach. Colossians 3:16 says “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another …with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Teaching by precept is good; teaching by example is better; but teaching both by precept and example is best of all. A teacher is someone who imparts knowledge or skill, one whose delight is to instruct the ignorant and those who are out of the way. He must be a preacher; zealous and fervent minister.

As a teacher of the Word we must be blameless; a person against whom no evil can be proved. We must be vigilant and watchful. A Christian must be of a sound mind; having a good understanding, a man/woman of learning, of an extensive and well cultivated mind. We must be of good behaviour, hospitable, orderly, decent, and correct in the whole of our appearance, carriage, and conduct. A teacher of the word of God must be capable of teaching; not only wise himself, but ready to communicate his wisdom to others.

As a wise teacher of the WORD, as good parents to your children and as a mentor, you have to teach by precept and example, teach your children and your followers to value heavenly wisdom above all earthly possessions. Horace Mann said “A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.” Without a holy heart and a holy life, your life will not attract others to God. It should be by precept and example. Discharge your duty without bitterness but with great cheerfulness and meekness.

PRAYER POINT: LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL ATTRACT OTHERS TO GOD’S KINGDOM.

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