The Tongue Of Those Who Teach

1. What teachers have most affected your life? What is it about their words were powerful?
2. Have you had a teacher who hurt you or spoke discouraging words to you? James 3:1-2 makes it clear that every teacher will be judged by their actions and that all of us stumble in many ways (we have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God - Rom. 3:23). How does your understanding of these 2 truths allow you to respond with grace and humility rather than bitterness and judgement?
3. For teachers or people who desire to be teachers: Read 1 Timothy 1:3-7. In what ways can you identify with the warnings of this passage? What does it practically look like for you to pursue the admonition found in 1:5?