@jaystevenspt: The gospel is not about you; it is about God‼️  I will preach Gods word unapologetically‼️ Many preachers bend over backwards not to hurt anyone's feelings. As soon as someone protests, "You offended me!" Some scramble to apologize or explain their position more tactfully. Since people are so easily offended today, many walk on eggshells around controversial, biblical subjects or avoid them altogether. The Bible does instruct us to preach the truth in love. But the Bible also commands faithful preachers to "rebuke and encourage" (2 Timothy 4:2). Sometimes the truth is offensive no matter how tactfully it is presented. It has been said, "Love sounds like hate to those who hate the truth." A good coach knows when to build up and when to chastise. So does a good preacher. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. "Then the disciples came to him and asked, 'Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?'" Jesus did not pander to the Pharisees with a self-effacing apology. Instead, "He replied, 'Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit'" (Matthew 15:12 & 14). The gospel sounds strange to a generation that has been told that they are perfect, when in truth we are not perfect, however, God expects us to be perfect — but not because we can be — because Jesus has been, is, and always will be perfect. He imputes his holiness to us as a beloved child of God. He gives us his Spirit, who works obedience within us to bring Christ glory. Today’s generation has also been taught to “follow your heart,” yet the bible says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9). The lost world has also been encouraged to “do what makes you happy!” Jesus never said, “Go your way and do what makes you happy.” He said He is the way, the truth, and the life. He said no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). Jesus is enough. As Christians, we are called to do what glorifies GOD‼️✝️ @HolStrength Ambassador Discount Code: JAYSTEVENS10

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Saturday 06 July 2024 21:17:25 GMT