My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. (James 3:1 KJV)- The phrase Knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation, refers to the fact, that if anyone handles the Word of God in a deceitful or erroneous way, is buying for himself very much trouble. No man should, therefore, presume to take the place of a Teacher who has not been called by the Lord to this work and gifted by the Holy Spirit in order that he may minister to edification. It is the risen Christ Who has given gifts to His Church, among which are Pastors and Teachers ( Eph 4:11). It is noticeable that the two are intimately connected. While they are two different callings, still, every true Pastor should be able to teach the Word in clearness and power; and every God - endowed Teacher should have a Pastors heart; otherwise there is the danger of becoming heady and high - minded, and devoting himself simply to imparting information instead of bringing the truth to bear upon the hearts and conscience of his hearers. ( Jimmy Swaggart James 3 Commentary)
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