Be Teachable
If everyone needs a priest, then we should be able to hear what is being taught, so long as it is the Word of God. In Hebrews 4:12,
“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
A teacher that spends a lot of time in the Word, will more likely use the Word a great deal, when preaching and teaching. The Word convicts people in ways that we do not quite fully understand, but it works. The Word of God, can separate your thoughts, that you have cherished for years, into different categories of importance to God. Some of our thoughts can be out of tune with God’s heart and His directives. This is why we need good bible teachers; to deliver to us God’s perspective on everything that we think about, speak about, and act on. There are rewards for allowing a good preacher to minister to you. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13,
“But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.”
Those who study to bring the Word to you, should be highly honored. One of the ways to honor any preacher, is to thank him or her, for the word that they just delivered. A second way is to show up! Too many people pick and choose when they are going to attend church. This alone is the reason so many preachers leave the ministry every year; because of a lack of gratefulness for the time it took them to prepare.
A third way to show honor, is to financially support your minister for his efforts. In Galatians 6:6,
“The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him.”
There is an exchange. Your pastor gives you spiritual meat, and in turn, you give him financial support. This continues, with both warnings and blessings, in verses 7-10,
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.”
Many times, people are very disrespectful during teachings, regular church services, or prayer lines. Talking, gossiping, sleeping, or just not paying attention, all serve to show disdain for the man of God, and for the house that you are in. Many decide to read their bibles or just look at their cell phones, instead of listening to what the minister is preaching or teaching.
Being teachable involves a sense of loyalty, of generosity, and attentiveness, to your pastor and your man of God.
Our prayer for today;
Father, I ask that You continually teach me Your Word, and that I would honor my man of God in all ways, and that I would become all that You want me to be in the body of Christ, in Jesus’ name, amen.
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