READ: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-17
“A wise man will hear, and will increase
learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels” (Proverbs 1:5).
In God’s kingdom, knowledge plays a significant role in the lives of children of God at all levels. Whatb distinguishes the outstanding from the ordinary believers is what they know and how they are able to utilize it. Knowledge is the foundation of wisdom because you can only apply what you know. Proverbs 10:14 says it is only wise men who continue to acquire knowledge. Knowledge is power and it provides strength to its recipient (Proverbs 24:5). The want of knowledge is the greatest robber of God’s people today (Hosea 4:6).
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18). God expects us to grow in knowledge of God. You need to move from one level of knowledge to a higher level. To ensure that the workforce being prepared to cope with the expansion of the kingdom is thorough bred and adequately equipped for ministry, church leaders must take the issue of knowledge more seriously. Sending half baked workers, ministers and pastors endangers the work of the ministry. Due to lack of knowledge such workers may indulge in shameful acts capable of undermining God’s holiness and thereby being disgrace to the Church and God’s kingdom.
In planting parishes, pastors should give out their best. Parishes are not established just to increase the number but to positively affect lives. Never establish a parish to die. You will account for it. Some pastors plant parishes but deny them basic facilities. It is wrong! As you recruit workers from the congregation, mobilize and encourage them to take advantage of the church’s training programmes so that they are better equipped for the task ahead. These include the believers class, the Workers-in-Training, the School of Disciples, The Redeemed Christian Bible College, The School of Missions, the School of Deliverance, workers and ministers conferences, Holy Ghost services, Conventions, Congresses, etc. The more workers are exposed to these, the higher their knowledge and the better their service delivery. As a church leader, any minister or worker under you that remains static in knowledge will draw you back. Prayerfully play your role by mobilizing them to become workers and ministers of distinction!
In God’s kingdom, knowledge plays a significant role in the lives of children of God at all levels. Whatb distinguishes the outstanding from the ordinary believers is what they know and how they are able to utilize it. Knowledge is the foundation of wisdom because you can only apply what you know. Proverbs 10:14 says it is only wise men who continue to acquire knowledge. Knowledge is power and it provides strength to its recipient (Proverbs 24:5). The want of knowledge is the greatest robber of God’s people today (Hosea 4:6).
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18). God expects us to grow in knowledge of God. You need to move from one level of knowledge to a higher level. To ensure that the workforce being prepared to cope with the expansion of the kingdom is thorough bred and adequately equipped for ministry, church leaders must take the issue of knowledge more seriously. Sending half baked workers, ministers and pastors endangers the work of the ministry. Due to lack of knowledge such workers may indulge in shameful acts capable of undermining God’s holiness and thereby being disgrace to the Church and God’s kingdom.
In planting parishes, pastors should give out their best. Parishes are not established just to increase the number but to positively affect lives. Never establish a parish to die. You will account for it. Some pastors plant parishes but deny them basic facilities. It is wrong! As you recruit workers from the congregation, mobilize and encourage them to take advantage of the church’s training programmes so that they are better equipped for the task ahead. These include the believers class, the Workers-in-Training, the School of Disciples, The Redeemed Christian Bible College, The School of Missions, the School of Deliverance, workers and ministers conferences, Holy Ghost services, Conventions, Congresses, etc. The more workers are exposed to these, the higher their knowledge and the better their service delivery. As a church leader, any minister or worker under you that remains static in knowledge will draw you back. Prayerfully play your role by mobilizing them to become workers and ministers of distinction!
MEMORIZE: 2
TIMOTHY 2:15 –Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not
to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
