In the old days, kings and successful business people hired masters to educate their children until they reached adulthood. These were people who lived to instruct children in the right way. These mentors acted like parents, giving the right instruction to make their students good citizens. Today, in some countries, there is something similar to the masters of the past, but it's really good when the upbringing takes place in a Christ-fearing home.

           Spiritually, we are like children in need of teachers to lead us to Jesus, so that we can get to know the Scriptures. This is where the role of the church comes in, offering special classes for children and helping to form people of faith, not just with scientific knowledge. Bible school masters must be mature in their faith in Christ, baptized in the Holy Spirit and knowledgeable about biblical doctrine.

          The Jews had the Law of Moses as a guide, so as not to deviate from God's precepts. Today, the Law has been repealed because of Christ's sacrifice, which manifested divine justice; therefore, we must learn at the Master's feet (Hebrews 7:18,19). For those who have not yet accepted Jesus as the Messiah, it is impossible to teach their children the Truth. They will only see how much they have lost after the time of the Gentiles is over. We need to minister these teachings in our preaching.

          After hearing the Gospel for the first time, people need to receive guidance from those who know the way of salvation well, so that they don't fall away from the faith or become discouraged by the trials and temptations that will arise along the way. All this will please God. In the Lord's work, there are opportunities for everyone and a variety of issues to be resolved, once everyone knows how to proceed. That is our noble mission!

On their own, it is difficult for someone to find the Way and stay on it, but with the help of experienced ministry members, beginners will have a good basis for not getting lost in the tangle of worldly doctrines. Many fail to continue on their journey to Heaven because they have not been taught how to act during difficulties. No pastor knows how to act in his church until he learns the basic principles of the Christian faith from the Scriptures.

           We must never forget that justification comes by faith, which comes to our hearts when we hear the preaching of the Word. This blessing is more than necessary, because through it the disciples became good citizens after Christ's death and resurrection. One cannot live in the Gospel without a complete understanding of faith in Jesus. When you are cleansed, the old life of sin is buried and you change completely.

With good masters, in time everyone will know more about God, and then the church will truly be the house of Christ, where everything will go well. There's a lot to learn, and it's good to have a soul free from temptation, living to sow love and solve the problems of each day with Jesus at the helm. You will be an important part of God's Kingdom once you have been justified by Him.

           In Christ, with love,

           R. R. Soares