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TEACHING
Description:
The
gift of Teaching is the divine enablement to understand, clearly explain, and
apply the work of God, causing greater Christ-likeness in the lives of listeners
Distinctives: People with this gift...
- Communicate biblical truth that inspires greater obedience to the Word
- Challenge listeners simply and practically with the truths of Scripture
- Present the whole counsel of God for maximum life change
- Give attention to detail and accuracy
- Prepare through extended times of study and reflection
Traits:
- Disciplined
- Perceptive
- Teachable
- Authoritative
- Practical
- Analytical
- Articulate
Cautions: People with this gift...
- Should avoid pride that may result from their “superior” biblical knowledge and
understanding
- Should remember that their spirituality is not measured by how much they know
- Could become too detailed when teaching and fail to make life application
References:
Romans 12:7
1 Corinthians 12:28-29
Acts 18:24-28
2 Timothy 2:2
Definition taken from Network: Participants Manual, p. 93.
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