The teacher is in a position to discover the real obstacles to change and deal directly with them. Such opportunities will not be ignored by disciples of Christ. Conclusion Prayerful reflection upon all areas of the Bible teacher's role should precede any intent to take part in this form of spiritual education. Only dedicated individuals who understand and respect the solemn obligations involved can really hope to succeed. Nothing has been said with a view toward deterring the conscientious servant of Christ from partaking of this noble mis- sion.
Many congregations already have sizeable shortages of willing participants.
But, Putting the matter simply, a person should plan on doing the job right or not at all. Effective teaching belongs only to those who approach it with this type of resolution. Salisbury and Peabody, p. 17.