What preachers preach

[dannybouysou]

In TP dated 12/10/2010, David Brooks, on editorial page reminds us of social science abillity to understand why some preachers preach often on their own shortcomings, sins or whatever you wish to call it.
"Classical research has suggested that the more people doubt their own beliefs, paradoxically, they are inclined to proselytize in favor of them."
That explains the preacher with homosexual transgressions continually going on record publically as against it. That was recently front page news. Never quite undersood it then, still having trouble understading it now. Same thing happen in our US Congress a couple of years ago. Pedafile congressman pushing legislation against it.
Be careful, your preaching maybe be more revealing than you realize, lol.
Not to worry, we are all sinners saved by grace. For some reason, some are constantly trying to justify sin with that truth. My, come back, "You can not get over on God."

[dannybouysou]

Nine reads, no replies. Reading newly delivered Baptist message, verse posted on the the front, "As the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct." 1 Peter 1:15 (HCSB) What is wondeful about the Bible is that it applies to all of us equally. So, why does the Body of Christ not reflect this as it should. I am tired of responses by others who are turned off by the church because of someone's behavior. I don't see it as a valid reason but they do and their lives are effected accordingly, so sad.

[Mike Miller]

First, on your original post--very interesting. I've often wondered about those who rail on particular sins in an unbalanced manner.

Second, as for people blaming others for not attending church because of something someone else did, I suppose that's as good an excuse as any. The reality is that if you do or don't want to do something, any excuse will do.

[dannybouysou]

By using the words turned off by church I was not referring to church atttendance but referring to rejecting the gospel. I do see the Body of Christ being accountable to what they portray to the world.

[charliedale]

As a preacher, I'm not sure about my sermons being autobiographical, but I do think that when preachers get lazy in their preporation time, we tend to harp on the same old things. No fresh word? Just yell the old ones louder!

[dannybouysou]

Pastor charliedale,
Let me encouage you in your call to preach the gospel. Anything God lays on your heart to preach from his Word in no way can be stale. You have surrendered to be a conduit for the word of God to the flock and the Lord will honor your calling. As we say in south LA, that is quaranteed!