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NASB | James 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 3:1 Not many [of you] should become teachers [serving in an official teaching capacity], my brothers and sisters, for you know that we [who are teachers] will be judged by a higher standard [because we have assumed greater accountability and more condemnation if we teach incorrectly]. |
Bible Question:
Why do teachers have a stricter judgment? It what way? |
Bible Answer: Teacher's of the Word of God are responsible to present His Word in truth. If they teach His Word without proper preparation and guidance from the Holy Spirit, they may teach non-truths. This would be a sin and they will be held to a higher standard than those listening. |