Dear Dr. Graham: I’ve taught a Bible class for the youth in our church for over 15 years, but some of the students who were in my class several years ago just had a run-in with the police, and now I wonder if I’ve just been wasting my time. Should I give it up? – V.W.
GrahamDear V.W.: Be faithful to Christ, both in your teaching and your life.
Don’t give up just because a few of your students didn’t seem to take your teaching to heart. Undoubtedly, many have profited from your teaching – and even those who’ve gotten in trouble may recall something you said and turn to Christ for.
Ask God to help you be the best teacher you can possibly be. Prepare well; don’t leave everything to the last minute. Pray for your class, that God will open their hearts to His truth. Always focus on Christ and what He has done for us, and urge your students to commit their lives to Him.
Some day, God may want you to step aside – but don’t do it until He tells you. In the meantime, be faithful to Christ, both in your teaching and your life.