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The Teacher's Preparation

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jul 2, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 27.

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The Teacher's Preparation

CHRIST'S words to Peter, “When thou are converted, strengthen thy brethren,” are full of meaning to the Christian teacher. There is no element that is more necessary than that of a thorough conversion. The Christian teacher is wholly unprepared for his work until he is wholly consecrated to his Lord. This consecration leads him to the most thorough preparation for all that he is to teach, and he needs such a preparation. It gives an aim and a motive to every question and item of instruction which he may impart. He needs to be well qualified as to facts; but this qualification without his conversion will not enable him to strengthen his pupils for usefulness in life.
In a few weeks, hundreds of our teachers will begin another year's duties. During this period of rest and preparation, the most important item to be considered is that of a genuine conversion. It is only a daily death to self that enables us effectively to strengthen others.