Teaching

"Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done." Psalm 78:3-4

What are You Teaching Others?

Teach means "to impart knowledge or skill to". Each of us whether we are young or old, whether we are married or single, whether we have children or not.... are teaching someone. Sometimes it is direct and personal teaching... like a mom to a child. Sometimes it's indirect and distant... like someone observing what you do or how you handle a situation... and is learning from you. We are all teachers... and yet we are all students.

Be Careful:

Sometimes I fear we concentrate on mental, physical, or social growth MORE than spiritual growth. We must remember to take time to impart spiritual truths unto others on a daily basis. Do we teach them devotion time with the Lord? Do we teach them giving to others and having a servant's heart?

We actively will "impart knowledge/skill" to our children how to sit still or how to eat properly, but do we take time to teach them Bible stories like David/Goliath or Biblical truths like honesty and kindness?

Are we actively "imparting knowledge" to those around us about Jesus Christ? About the Bible? About the Christian Life? How so? How do we not?

Be Patient:

"I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments." Psalm 119:7

This verse reminds me that it takes time to teach others... They become righteous through time and training. They praise God with an upright heart after they been invested in and have learned Bible truths. Don't give up. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with others. 

Draw From God's Word:

"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness." Proverbs 31:26

We are all students of God's Word. Recently, I was reading through Psalm 119 and found some great lessons for me to think about and impart unto others. As you read your Bible, you gain wisdom and knowledge. It is truth that you can share and encourage others with. It is the best source of knowledge that you can impart onto others. Here are a few of those lessons:

Lessons in Psalm: Do not lie. Choose to be truthful. "Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me." Psalm 119:29-30

Lesson #2: Don't be covetous of earthly things; desire the Bible instead. "Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness." Psalm 119:36

Lesson #3: A love and meditation on God's Word! "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day." Psalm 119:97

Teach the Truth. Teach the Bible. Teach Godliness.