Her portrayals were soberingly accurate. She had picked up every gesture, every inflection, every habit. When I later observed those same adults in the classroom, I felt a strange wave of deja vu. A teacher's influence does not end at the schoolhouse gate, for it is carried into homes, slowly shaping the way students think and behave. Because of their far-reaching influence, teachers are alerted in Scripture to be aware that their ministry has eternal importance.
Teaching is serious business.
There are several main avenues of influence at the teacher's disposal. He impacts students by the way he teaches, disciplines, dresses, relaxes, worships, and by the way he handles stress. All play a role in shaping lives for eternity. How a Teacher Teaches How a teacher teaches is every bit as important as what he teaches. When it comes to influence, it is the teacher more than the curriculum, that carries the day.