7/17/2020
1 Corinthians 2:4 “My speech and my
preaching was not with enticing words.”
Do I need to be eloquent when I share the
Gospel with others? Since I didn’t attend Bible college, does that recuse me
from sharing God’s word with others? Paul realized that his use of articulate
and impressive words to reach the hearts and minds of his listeners could have obscured
the straightforwardness of the message. Chambers writes: “Belief in Jesus is a
miracle produced only by the efficacy of Redemption, not by impressive speech,
not by wooing and winning, but by the sheer unaided power of God.” I do not
need any special talent or gift; all I need is a willing heart and a desire to
have others know the saving grace of Jesus. God has already given me the words
to say, I just need to make certain that my walk does not conflict with His
word. I must never live a life “of do as I say not as I do.”
I believe God made the way to salvation easily
understood, even though it is the most profoundly unimaginable and loving
action every undertaken. It is not through impressive speech or eloquent
preaching that people come to Jesus; it is through a divine working in a
person’s soul. Jesus knocks on the door of every heart, but not all will
answer. I am undeserving of such a pure love as my Savior has for me, but I am more
grateful than any word could every express.
You don't need Bible college to speak about scripture to others. You have to have a knowledge of the scripture but more importantly a humility as to share it. The fine line here is coming off preachy but with someone who has an open heart, they are thirsting and wanting for something. That something is Jesus. Whenever I spoke to my students, I always just tried to be genuine. I always came from that work in progress, I'm a sinner, and he's still not giving up on me thing. They warmed to it because I think so many adult do preach at them but it always worked speaking from my heart and my flaws.
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