Ecclesiastes 12:9 & 10
“And moreover, because the preacher was
wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought
out, and set in order many proverbs. The preacher sought to find out acceptable
word: and that which was written was upright, even the words of truth.”
Oh that the preachers today would use the
wisdom given them by God to teach the people knowledge. How many preachers do
we know out there who are giving into the wants of the people and not to the
truths of God's Word? How many people are seeking a preacher who will teach the
milk of the Word but shy away from the meat of the Word? How many have
persuaded the preacher to not preach on sin but to preach only love, joy, and
peace?
We see in the religious world today a people
who demand to wear the name “Christian” who have no right to that name. We see
a people who have a strong desire to go to church and hear about what Jesus can
do for them but will swell up and burst if they are asked to do something for
Jesus. We see a people who are gluttonous, greedy, and selfish. Demanding
others forgive them of their sins but refusing to forgive others of theirs.
But,
the preacher stands by with the wisdom God has given him and plays right along
with the worldliness of the people. Shame on the preacher who has traded the
teaching of the proverbs and the commandments of our Lord for fun and games and
joke telling. Shame on the preacher who has substituted the truth of God's Word
for fairy tales and play acting. Shame on the preacher who has traded Bible
study time for a feast of food and drink.
So many have fallen into the trap of modern
religion. So many are experimenting even now with different plans and schemes
to draw in the people of the world into what used to be a church of God.
But let us not forget to examine ourselves.
Where do we stand? Are preaching the Word of truth or the words the people want
to hear?
Praise ye the Lord!!!
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