NOTE: This is one of
those cases where "save" is not "salvation" but rather a
temporal save with eternal ramifications. The world pulls at believers and has
destroyed the earthly lives of many who claim Jesus as their savior. The problem is not their saving faith, but their consequent obedience. We are called to walk
with God and the Lord has provided teachers to help us to walk with Him. Teachers, by
exercising our gift, can teach people how to walk in obedience and how to
avoid the trap of the evil one and the temptations that he brings. There are
two additional benefits. One, teaching helps the teacher, probably more than
those he teaches, because immersion in the word is a true key to success in the
Christian life. Secondly, obedience in this life has rewards in our future
life. A lot of people don't like the concept of rewards but it is clearly
taught in the word. Works never earn our salvation and can do nothing to help
us to have eternal life, but they do secure rewards in our eternal life. What
are those rewards? Scripture mention crowns and responsibilities but are
generally vague. Still, good teaching pays off for the teacher and his hearers.
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