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2. A Pastor must be able to TEACH! (1 Tim. 3:2; 2 Tim. 2:24)

Before bringing out the possible meaning Paul had by adding the
ability to teach, it’s important to know that in the New
Testament to be specific; teaching appears to be necessary to
every aspect of the Christian life. We call ourselves “disciples
and we practice spiritual disciplines” words whose roots have to
do with teaching and learning. Therefore, teaching is a central
part of proclaiming the gospel and making disciples as
commanded in Matthew 28: 19-20).

Teaching is critical for training younger generations of men and women as well (Titus 2:2-6). Teaching is
necessary for people to learn how to pray (Luke 11:1). Teaching is at the heart of Christian maturity
(Eph. 4:11-16). Teaching is important because it makes Christian music different from secular music
(Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16).

After outlining the importance of teaching, I strongly believe that refers to the ability to communicate
and apply the truth of scripture with clarity, systematic and fruitfulness. Those who have this ability
handle the scripture with carefulness and others are edified when they do so. This ability is not limited
to public speakers, but anyone involved in counseling or teaching people from scripture.

Preaching is not the completeness in the pastor’s teaching responsibilities. A great deal of a pastor’s
teaching will be accomplished by modeling. If he aspires to be a teacher, he had better learn how to be a
proper model. Sometimes teaching by this method is the most powerful teaching of all.

Teaching must not be confused by way of using texts against every person who has a different opinion.

3. Have the right attitude.

Becoming a teacher, especially of a class or group of people, is a lofty position.
People will look up to you for guidance and information. People will even make
changes in their lives based on what you have taught them. Sometimes people
teach classes just to be recognized as one of the “elite” group who knows a lot
about the Bible. Becoming a teacher can be a source of personal pride.

The greatest teacher of all times was Jesus Christ. He amazed the crowds that
followed and heard his discourses. He was God in flesh. If anyone would be considered deserving of
admiration and praise as a teacher, it would be Him. Let’s read these verses to find out His attitude in
life and in dealing with others.

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Philippians 2: 5-11 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he
was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by
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taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he
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humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God
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has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name
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