Bible Question:
If one is called to teach the word of God Is he concerned with his own glory? Does he do so in a condescending way? Does he do so as if he is the authority on scripture? Does he approach it as if he is the only one who knows anything at all about God's word? What affect does pride have on his effectiveness to teach? Would his heart not be humbled at what God has called him to do and be obedient, humbled and gracious in that calling? Thoughts? Steve |
Bible Answer: Hello Steve, all very good questions, thank you! Q.. "Is he concerned with his own glory?" A.. Jesus took the place of a servant and washed the feet of his students the apostles. Q.. "Does he do so in a condescending way?" A.. Jesus walked a long way out of his way to meet with a woman at a well so He could give her the Gospel. At first she was quite rude, but but He was gentle with her, and won her heart with kindness and reason. Q.. "Does he do so as if he is the authority on scripture?" A.. The apostle Paul, when confronted with the scholarly wisdom of the greek philosophers, did not profess to know anything but Christ and Him resurrected. That is the essence of the Gospel. Q.. Does he approach it as if he is the only one who knows anything at all about God's word? A..1 Cor 13:9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part; 1 Cor 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. Q.. "What affect does pride have on his effectiveness to teach? A.. Prov 11:2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. Q.. Would his heart not be humbled at what God has called him to do and be obedient, humbled and gracious in that calling? A..1 Pet 5:5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; [AND ALL OF YOU], clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. [emphasis mine] God bless John |