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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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