I am a teacher, but I am not without flaw.
One common misunderstanding is that those who teach principles are perfect at implementing those same principles in their life. Hopefully before someone agrees to teach on a subject they have a certain “expertise” in the area he or she teaches, whether by education or experience, but it is probably false to believe he or she is perfect in every area they claim expertise. Obviously teachers are to be held to a higher standard (James 3:1), but just because someone teaches does not make them perfect at the subject they teach.
For example, I teach some principles I do not yet live out fully and perfectly.
- I teach on marriage, but my marriage is a continual work in progress.
- I teach on parenting, but each new age creates a new learning curve for me.
- I teach on leadership, but I still have so much to learn about the subject.
- I teach the Bible, but there are those I teach who know some passages better than me.
I believe and aspire to the principles I teach, and I do have education and experience in each area, but I am still very much a work in progress.
Do not make the mistake of believing that just because someone teaches good principles that they are fully implementing them in their life. Hopefully they are attempting to, but you may be disappointed if you look for perfection from the teacher.
What qualities do you look for in a teacher?
That’s helpful to me, and reminds me that we must preach the full gospel and not just the parts that we’ve mastered ourselves.
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