God has ordained that the leadership of His people will be in the hands of godly men whom He has appointed. These elders are responsible for the teaching in the body as well. This does not mean that every teacher must have the office of elder, but the three areas we have considered must characterize the teacher. Today we have given the leadership of the church over to entertainers. Even as believers we are guilty of ignoring the clear teaching of God's Word.
Teachers are guilty of trying to please the people in their teaching.
James gives a strong, clear reminder that teachers must be very careful. They have greater responsibility and will have a greater judgment before Christ. All quotations used by permission.