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Preaching to the Thessalonians
Preaching to the Thessalonians
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
· Worked at making tents so as not to be a burden to them - 9
· 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 – 3, 11
· Walk in a manner worthy of God !
· Did not ‘leave’, but was torn away - 17
· Desired to see - 17
All I can say is that a lot of us preachers could probably use an attitude adjustment.
Hugh DeLong
