Paul As A Preacher

Let me depart from writing an article and instead just present an outline of thought. As I was reading chapter two it struck me how personal this chapter was. In it we see the very heart of Paul as a preacher. This chapter speaks volumes on the attitudes and conduct that should be at the heart of every preacher. 

First, look at the integrity of their preaching and conduct.

• Speak to please God, not man ..  4
• NOT appeal from error, impurity, or attempt to deceive 3
• No words of flattery 5
• No pretext for greed 5
• Not seek glory from people 6
• NOT make demands (even legitimate ones) 6
  • cp. 9 - worked at making tents so as not to be a burden to them… 
• Holy, righteous, and blameless in conduct towards them 10

Then observe his attitude towards them as people; he showed true love in that he sought their best interests in his dealings with them. 

• Affectionately desirous of YOU - 8
• Considered THEM to be HIS hope, joy, crown of boasting, glory and joy!  19-20
• Gentle - like a mother … 7
• Like A Father - 11-12
  • exhorted, encouraged, charged - 
  • TO walk in a manner worthy of God!
• Did not ‘leave’, but was torn away - 17
  • desire to see them again .. 

All I can say is that a lot of us preachers could probably use an attitude adjustment. How would you respond to such a preacher? 

Hugh DeLong