Today’s guest post comes to us from Will Graham for EvangelicalFocus.com.
One of the greatest temptations for preachers is to speak high and haughty words in the pulpit that unlearned folk are unable to understand. Flowery words and lofty concepts may astonish the congregation’s mind but they don’t feed their needy souls.
Paul may have been an academic giant; but he veiled his learning every time he stood up to preach in God’s name. His knowledge was always there – of course it was – but he spoke in such a way so that all could understand him.
He didn’t long to be lauded; he craved to be comprehended. Thus he translated his vast erudition into simple discourses that even simple slaves could mull over. His theology was practical with a capital ‘P’.
A preacher, then, is to be moved for the welfare of God’s people. His goal must be the edification of the church; not the exaltation of his own ego. The truly God-honouring messenger will feel God’s heart beat when he steps into the pulpit and, rather than aiming at getting applause from men, he will labour to convey Gospel truth in modest terms so that Scripture is driven home into hungry hearts and minds.Simple preaching is powerful preaching.
Simple preaching is powerful preaching.
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