Teach & Learn

Real Dudes,
The following passages have a two-fold instructional purpose to them. 
First, for those who chose to invest in others and teach them from God’s word…be trustworthy, take it seriously, teach truth, and don’t teach about yourself / don’t make it about you. 
Secondly, for those who are learning…search for truth in God’s word, test the spirits / be discerning about what you’re being taught…if truths, then continue in them / remain faithful with them and then teach them to others also. 
These truths aren’t meant to scare us from wanting to teach or learn, rather they’re meant to show us our responsibility in all of it and to take our approach as seriously as possible. Remember, it's a sacred trust to speak and teach on His behalf. Keep leaning into God and remain sensitive to the leading and guiding of the Holy Spirit. Be in His word and have a desire to share what you’ve learned with others. Luke 12:12 (NLT) reminds us of something very important, “for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said.” Praying for each of us!!!
Nate
Acts 17:11 (NLT) And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.

1 John 4:1 (NLT) Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.

2 Timothy 3:14 (NLT) But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.

James 3:1 (NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly.

2 Corinthians 4:5 (NLT) You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake.

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