September 5, 2022 Nigerian Baptist Convention Seek Daily Devotional : Topic – TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE
SEEK DAILY (NBC)
TEACH SOUND DOCTRINE
Date: Monday, September 05, 2022
Bible Text: Titus 2:1-10
Memory Verse: “You however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.” Titus 2:1, NIV
Howard Hendricks, in his book, Teaching to Change Lives, argues that every teacher is meant to help their students achieve a change of life. As true as this is, it can only be possible if the teacher is mindful of what he teaches. The teacher ought to know what a sound doctrine is if he wishes to impact the right knowledge.
Every believer in Jesus Christ needs to be given the correct recipe that would enhance his or her spiritual growth. For older men, sound doctrine involves instructing them to live a life worthy of respect (vs. 2); older women are to be taught to live reverently, so as to be able to also teach younger women how to live correctly (vs. 3-4); younger men are to be taught self-control (vs. 6). The person who has been mandated to teach all these age groups is expected to live an exemplary life (vs. 7).
Did you know that God has made you a teacher to some people? The important thing is to impact sound doctrine that will enhance a good living in others. Be a good example!
Insight: A student who is learning from a teacher is a reflection of the teacher.
Prayer: Father, enable me to impart the right kind of knowledge that will help my listeners.
RBT Passage: Ezekiel 36-38