tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120818937450888343.post7765438376544746406..comments2023-07-22T09:50:13.960-04:00Comments on Wretched Sinner: What Does This Verse Mean To Me?Wretched Sinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05888613744021329745noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4120818937450888343.post-75667141701607484632009-06-19T12:57:05.316-04:002009-06-19T12:57:05.316-04:00Well --I think we discussed this on Sunday, but I ...Well --I think we discussed this on Sunday, but I agree with this article. And again I go to the fruits of the Holy Spirit (just went there in an "un-spiritual" post today).<br /><br />Many preachers today preach in a "feel-good" mentality. How can they deliver scripture in a way that will make their congregation feel good and ... GASP ... not leave angry.<br /><br />John MacArthur says it very clearly: dispense the truth clearly and accurately. Period. End of discussion. <br /><br />Don't distort it to embrace things such as same-sex marriages, pregnancy out of wedloc, abortions, divorce, debt, etc... which are all really delicate issues all churches deal with!<br /><br />My only addition is: in love; in kindness; with gentleness.<br /><br />Speak truth/doctrine from scripture? Absolutely. Make it "comfortable" for the person hearing it? Well, no. But do it with the tools the Holy Spirit provides us with.<br /><br />If truth is being taught lovingly without justification or exception, and not watered down, then the believer receiving it will be able to understand it, and then apply it appropriately.GiBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717697386035335817noreply@blogger.com