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:
Definition taken from Network: Participants Manual, p. 93.