When the teacher is incompetent, work on preparing to support the teacher. Pray for them. Study and search Teaching, No Greater Call, so you can find ways as a class member to add your experience, testimony and knowledge to the class. Pray to know what the Lord would like YOU to change in your life regarding the lesson topic.
I once was called to play the piano in Relief Society. Many more qualified people were sitting in class - (and many of those do not let others know of their talents.) I was a very poor player, but willing to try. People suffered through my growth experience and noticed when I improved and rejoiced with me. It was very humbling to be called to do something I am not good at. I learned something wonderful from this. Now when there is a poor teacher, I pray for them and try to help them be more successful. I try to be patient. I study more and stop expecting someone else to spoon-feed me the gospel and entertain me while they're at it.
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When the teacher is incompetent, work on preparing to support the teacher. Pray for them. Study and search Teaching, No Greater Call, so you can find ways as a class member to add your experience, testimony and knowledge to the class. Pray to know what the Lord would like YOU to change in your life regarding the lesson topic.
ReplyDeleteI once was called to play the piano in Relief Society. Many more qualified people were sitting in class - (and many of those do not let others know of their talents.) I was a very poor player, but willing to try. People suffered through my growth experience and noticed when I improved and rejoiced with me. It was very humbling to be called to do something I am not good at. I learned something wonderful from this. Now when there is a poor teacher, I pray for them and try to help them be more successful. I try to be patient. I study more and stop expecting someone else to spoon-feed me the gospel and entertain me while they're at it.