A TEACHER imparts wisdom, maturity, and skill to others, validates direction, and ensures completeness.

Character traits of a teacher are:
SELF-CONTROL vs. Self-Indulgence-Rejecting my own desires and doing what is right in all areas of my life.
REVERENCE vs. Disrespect-Awareness of how every person and event in my life can be used to produce character in me.
DILIGENCE vs. Slothfulness-Investing all my energy to complete the tasks that are assigned to me.
THOROUGHNESS vs. Incompleteness-Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected.
DEPENDABILITY vs. Inconsistency-Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
SECURITY vs. Anxiety-Structuring my life around that which is eternal and cannot be destroyed or taken away.
PATIENCE vs. Restlessness-Accepting a difficult situation without giving my authority a deadline to remove it.