Read James 3:1-5. In the early church, ceathers played a necessary and critical role. Their prestige attracted many to follow the same career, but James here reminds his readers that teaching includes responsibilities that not many are fit to undertake. He’s not discouraging good candidates, but urging that those who don’t have the teaching gift seek a different career. In light of the news, perhaps we could paraphrase this verse as “Not many of you should become cruise ship captains …” It still remains that each of is called to do God’s work in some way. Discerning God’s call and answering it responsibly is no simple task.Question: Do you feel that you are using your gifts as God wants you to? What is your position on responsibility’ as it relates to discerning and using gifts given?
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Reiner
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Read James 3:1-5. In the early church, ceathers played a necessary and critical role. Their prestige attracted many to follow the same career, but James here reminds his readers that teaching includes responsibilities that not many are fit to undertake. He’s not discouraging good candidates, but urging that those who don’t have the teaching gift seek a different career. In light of the news, perhaps we could paraphrase this verse as “Not many of you should become cruise ship captains …” It still remains that each of is called to do God’s work in some way. Discerning God’s call and answering it responsibly is no simple task.Question: Do you feel that you are using your gifts as God wants you to? What is your position on responsibility’ as it relates to discerning and using gifts given?