Truth

  • Speaker: Jeremiah 6:13-14; II Timothy 4:1-5

    • Must speak the truth! Don’t cover up or ignore sin.

    • See also Galatians 1:6-10.

  • Listener: Acts 17:11

    • Examine the scriptures to verify the truth of the teaching.

Attitude

  • Speaker: Acts 20:18-24; Romans 10:1
    • Teach with humility and concern for the souls of the listeners.
  • Listener: Nehemiah 8:1-8
    • Listen with respect for God’s word. Don’t take His teaching lightly.

Motivation

  • Speaker: Ecclesiastes 12:11; I Corinthians 4:16-21
    • Motivate the listeners to seek and obey God.
  • Listener: Acts 2:37; 17:21
    • Acts on this motivation – don’t just traffic in idle words and theories.