Christ, the TEACHER

"I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you — and leads you along the paths you should follow" (Isaiah 48:17). He teaches all His people the true nature, and awful consequences of sin; and instructs them "to flee from the wrath to come." His teaching makes them wise unto salvation — and holy in heart and life. Under His instructions, they . . .

withdraw from the world,
enjoy private devotion,
unite with the saints, and
abound in every good work.

"Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him?" (Job 36:22). The truth He unfolds to the understanding — He impresses upon the heart — and the gospel becomes the engrafted word, able to save our souls. His scholars learn to imitate Him — and publish in every direction the honors of His name.

Untaught by Him we are . . .
vain, ignorant, and wicked;
estranged from God, and
hastening to eternal perdition!

To His divine teaching — we owe all that we know of self, sin, salvation, and eternal felicity. He teaches freely and variously — but always effectually. His children cry, "Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing!" (Psalm 143:10). He graciously answers, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go! I will guide you with my eye." (Psalm 32:8)

Reader, are you taught of God? Has He taught you . . .
to hate sin — and flee from it,
to know Christ, and love Him,
to discover the beauty of holiness, and pant to possess it?

"Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior." (Psalm 25:4-5)

Teach us the knowledge of the Son,
And may our souls with Him be one;
Teach us to love and walk with thee,
Until we your face in glory see.

J.Sm.