“DOES THEM AND TEACHES THEM” - Matthew 5:19
"Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven." No verse has been more helpful to me recently than this one. Jesus teaches us clearly what it means to preach the gospel: it is to live by the word, and make it known. Very simple, but profound.
It's to dig into the text for your own life. Then, holding back nothing, give it unto others, so they can obey it. It has nothing to do with fluff or oratory. We are not measuring out what people need. It is a man sent by God to preach what he lives by - simple and plain.
This privilege of preaching God's word comes with confidence. You are fully convinced it is God's word, and without tricks and schemes, it will save. To enter the pulpit and know that you have GOD'S WORD is thrilling. To deliver it is joy.
May God help us to dig into the text, and make it plain. May we see the Scriptures in the light of Christ, which is the only way that we can obey, and their true meaning.
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