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Introduction: Paul does something here in Jerusalem that allows us to consider, “Those Who Preach”.
As we have been “Discovering the Church”, we learn more about those who Preach and what they do.
Let’s time the next few minutes to consider, “Those Who Preach”...
Preachers must be of good character
In a letter from Paul to Timothy who many call Paul’s apprentice, we have this inspired word for our consideration...
See also 1 Th 2:9–10; 1 Ti 4:16; 2 Ti 2:20–26; Tt 2:7–8; Jas 3:1 That the judgment is based on character, and not just on teaching, seems clear from the references to guarding the tongue which follow.
Those who preach should work diligently for the Lord and His Church...
Those who preach should watch their character that they might save many souls...
Check out the list of things mentioned by Paul to Timothy in this next passage, which would be good for those who would preach...
Integrity, dignity, good works are hallmarks of good preachers...
Preachers ought to watch their character because they will enter into greater strictness...
Certainly in this world there is much hypocrisy, even among those who preach...
Preachers must practise what they preach
A means for measure and to self maintenance, is to practice what you preach.
Listen to Jesus harsh criticism...
Preaching is diluted, even destroyed by the hypocrite...
Practicing what you preach is so important scripture records one Apostle rebuking another...
Those who preach are accountable to the Body of Christ and accountable to God...
Preachers must be accountable to others and to God
Apostles constantly reported to Jesus their activities of preaching and teaching...
Paul keep the brethren informed of his work in the Lord and it kept him informed as well, making sure those efforts were fruitful...
Those who preach must not get the big head, this can be a tricky proposition...
Preachers must not look for honour for themselves
There are things preachers can do to shield themselves from the big head disease...
It is not a wise practice to elevate the preacher over the pew...
Those who preach are vessels of the Lord...
Money can certainly be a snare for those who preach...
Preachers must not look for personal gain
You can tell what motivates a servant of God, the money or the cause...
Servants should not be shaking down the masters house...
Those who serve need to live by the blessedness of giving more than receiving.
God does use the rich and they have a place in the Kingdom but He does call the servant to make him materially wealthy off of His Word...
Those who serve should be blameless and upright and they have faith in the truth...
Preachers must be people of integrity
There is no need for the servant to be underhanded or disgraceful.
However many have succumb to just this way of operating...
Put More In
H. G. Wells sensed the challenge of living with integrity when he declared that a “gentleman” is one who puts more into life than he takes out.
What a viable test!
Jones, G. C. (1986).
1000 illustrations for preaching and teaching (p.
193).
Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
Why should the servant practice deceit or operate in the unseemly???
The truth is enough for “Those who Preach” and by that Serve.
He should be faithful in delivering God’s message of reconciliation...
God’s Plan of Salvation - What men must do in order to be saved
Salvation begins by Hearing the Word of God
Hearing must give way to Faith which is Belief
Belief is manifested in Repentance
Belief is manifested in Confession
God’s Plan of Salvation Commands Baptism
Faith must be reinforced continually through Steadfastness
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