Certain qualities that make us more effective Bible teachers begin in the heart as an attitude, or disposition toward being a certain way. As those attitudes develop and grow within us, they turn into demonstrative actions.
Example of How Attitudes Turn Into Actions
We’ve previously looked at Bible teachers’ role as servants. If you click on that link to read the post, you’ll find what being a servant looks like in teachers. True servanthood grows out of an attitude of humility, the same attitude of Christ who came to serve rather than be served (Phil. 2:3-7).
Attitudes in Bible Teachers Leading to Actions that Make a Difference
Pray God develops attitudes within Bible teachers that cause them to make a difference in their students’ lives.
- Pray that teachers have an attitude of humility that enables them to truly serve students.
- Pray that teachers have an attitude of grace that enables them to be patient with students.
- Pray that teachers have an attitude of love that enables them to truly care for students.
The above prayer items were taken from the August guide in the Praying for Bible Teachers Throughout the Year Guide which uses the A in August to remind us to pray for Attitudes.
I like to have more information/materials on elder and missionary attitudes and qualities, etc.
Hello, Leon Scott. The TrainBibleTeachers.com site is primarily about Bible teachers so content is geared toward teaching. All believers, however, no matter what type of ministry need a Christ-like attitude of humility (Phil. 2:5-8). That will affect how we approach ministry as well as how we relate to others. Specifically, for elders and other church leaders, turn to 1 Peter 5:1-3, 1 Timothy 3:1-9 and Titus 1:6-9 where qualities and attitudes are clearly listed. Some of what you read there may seem like actions but they begin with the right heart attitudes and qualities. As to missionaries, let me suggest you study the missionary work of the Apostle Paul. Get beyond the missionary journeys to qualities and attitudes behind what he did. (i.e., adaptability – 1 Cor. 9:19-23; contentment – Phil. 4:11-13; perseverance – Acts 20:24; 2 Tim. 4:6-8)