We Must be Able to Teach

I have chosen a career in learning. As a corporate training professional it is my chosen field to teach and transfer knowledge to others so that they may grow.

“²⁴And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, ²⁵correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, ²⁶and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.” – 2 Timothy 2:24-26 (ESV)

Here you see Paul’s words to Timothy that he is to be “able to teach”. But there is a lot more to it that we should take away. Paul points out that the teaching is for the good of the people that hear and bring glory to God in that “God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth”. This fits in line with my career in the corporate and business world, but more importantly in my life and path as a Christian. I bring glory to God and grant Him the opportunity to reach others. My teaching allows the learners to escape the devil’s bondage and join God in the glory that He presents to each of us.

“¹⁹But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and, ‘Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.’” – 2 Timothy 2:19 (ESV)

It is my duty to teach the gospel to all, and God will take over from there. He “knows those who are his”, and He will reach them. I am there to bring the opening words to them and to plant the seeds of blessings to come from knowing The LORD. I have to remember that it is my job to teach them and turn them to God so that they can know Him and accept Him as their savior and allow Him to inhabit their hearts.

I have to be careful not to take it personal if/when I am rejected or oppressed for my beliefs and what I bring in the teaching that I am directed by God. He already has the path and results planned out for me and for Him. I am here to follow that path and strive for the results, knowing that as I am doing His will, I am bringing glory to Him. Whether or not my teaching reaches everyone, is not my concern. I am to do the work and allow glory to be to God.

What teaching are you doing and what are your expected results of that teaching? Are you doing it for you or for the glory of God? What if you taught all and allowed God to take it from there?