“My legs felt shaky and there was an odd feeling in the pit of my stomach as we approached the door. The following story shows how a teacher learned about the importance of home teaching. How can we know what to teach the families we are assigned to teach? The Lord has said that all those who are ordained to preach the gospel are to do so by “the Spirit, even the Comforter which was sent forth to teach the truth” (see D&C 50:13–14). In performing this duty, we should remember that we are entitled to the inspiration of the Lord. We can magnify our callings to teach and strengthen the members by home teaching. Show visual 6-a, “Home teaching is an important duty of the teacher.” It is important that we be good examples of righteousness at all times and in all places. Our lives will influence others no matter where we are or what we are doing. The Apostle Paul taught, “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” ( 1 Timothy 4:12). One way we can strengthen the members is through our example. ![]() For example, he can set a proper example, be a good home teacher, greet the members at church, prepare the sacrament, help at home, and be a peacemaker. There are many ways a teacher can fulfill his responsibilities. Verse 54 tells us that teachers are to “see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking.” Verse 55 tells us that teachers are also supposed to help members do their duty. What are some other duties of the teacher? (List these on the chalkboard.) To be with the members and strengthen them means to get to know them, to participate with them in Church activities, to teach them, to help them fulfill their needs, and to help them serve others.Īsk class members to read Doctrine and Covenants 20:54–55. What are some of the duties of a teacher? (List the responses on the chalkboard.) Since some of us are teachers and others will be someday, we should learn the duties of that office.Īsk class members to read Doctrine and Covenants 20:53. A teacher has all the responsibilities of a deacon. ![]() Worthy brethren may be ordained teachers when they are at least 14 years old. The purpose of this lesson is to help us understand the duties of teachers.
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