In ancient times, there were no newspapers, radios or televisions. Important news was spread by individuals given the responsibility to go throughout the land telling the news. The emperor would send these individuals out to tell the people his news. These men were known as heralds.
The herald took his responsibility very seriously. He made sure that he gave the news exactly as he had been given it by the emperor. The news of the emperor could not be taken lightly. The herald spoke loudly and distinctly. He made sure that he gave the message accurately. It was his responsibility to make sure that the people knew what the emperor wanted them to know.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:9, we read, “For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.” The words “we preached” come from the word for the emperor’s herald. Paul was speaking for the Emperor of emperors, the King of kings. Paul considered his message very, very important.
When we teach others about the Bible, we need to make sure that we teach the truth. It is a serious thing to tell others the Gospel. We should not be silly when we teach others. We want to make sure that they understand and hear exactly what God wants them to do.
I am glad that God gave us the Bible. It is exactly what we need to know to obey God. It is what we are to teach others. Without the Bible, we would not know how to live like God wants us to live. I know that you want to obey God. And I know that you want others to obey God.
