REPOST FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2026

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Short post this morning. Our Ladies’ Bible study is this morning (and this evening). I’ve been looking over the lesson. Every time I lead a Bible study, I’m overcome with the responsibility of being scripturally accurate and of the words James wrote. 

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James 3:1 Amplified Bible

3 Not many [of you] should become teachers [serving in an official teaching capacity], my brothers and sisters, for you know that we [who are teachers] will [a]be judged by a higher standard [because we have assumed greater accountability and more condemnation if we teach incorrectly].

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That’s terrifying. Hear my heart. I don’t want to be your teacher. I want to be the person who encourages you to read and study scripture for yourself. I want to be there to help you, but I do not want to be the person who acts like I know more or have more insight than anyone else. Because of Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection, we all have access to God’s throne. 

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Ephesians 3:12 Amplified Bible

12 in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him [that is, our faith gives us sufficient courage to freely and openly approach God through Christ].

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Hebrews 4:16 Amplified Bible

16 Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].

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Our True Teacher is not a human, but God’s Spirit in us.

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John 14:26 Amplified Bible

26 But the [a]Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you.

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If you read what I write or if you are in a class where I lead the discussion, do not look at me as your teacher. Just know that with all my heart I want you to grow in your relationship with God as you study scripture for yourselves.