Many people want to become preachers, but what do they mean by being a preacher? Do they mean someone who stands in front of a congregation and speaks to the converted? Or someone:
- who moralizes?
- who rants about politics?
- who rants about racism?
- who rants about inequality?
- who rants about social injustice?
- who rails against other congregations?
- who condemns people to hell?
- who talks about self-esteem?
- who advises how to get rich?
- who claims they possess the power to heal?
- who advocates specific dogma?
- who tells stories and makes you laugh?
- To give religious or moral instruction, especially in a tedious manner.
- To argue in favor of a viewpoint already held by one's audience.
- To advocate, especially to urge acceptance of or compliance with dogma, philosophy, beliefs, etc. (preaching)
The Apostle’s testified of what happened to them after they met Lord Jesus Christ. If a person has no testimony of Lord Jesus Christ working in his or her life, then that person is an imposter or a hireling.
What people call preaching can be many things today, ranging from haranguing a crowd to talking with individuals personally about spiritual matters. Many people call anybody a preacher who stands in front of a pulpit and gives a talk.
There are different styles of delivery that find acceptance in various circles within society. But if you want to turn the world upside down, become a light for Lord Jesus Christ. Learn how to share the gospel effectively with people, so they open their heart to you to hear the message of your testimony: that Jesus Christ is alive in you and he has been providing for you every day. This is what people need to hear, not boring messages about things that are not real nor relevant.
The Bible bears witness to Lord Jesus Christ (John 5:39–40) and this is what the Bible states:
- At that time Jesus declared, “I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will. All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11.25-30)
- But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. (John 14:26)
- Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God, who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not in a written code but in the Spirit; for the written code kills, but the Spirit gives life. (2 Corinthians 3:5-6)
- When they deliver you up, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:19-20)
- That you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life. (Philippians 2:15-16).
Those Who Are Humble Learn To Understand The Truth Of Experience Trumps All
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