Dictionary of Bible Themes Those entrusted with the task of preaching must ensure that their lives are in line with their message. They must be of good character and conduct, be consistent in all they teach and do and be accountable to others. 1 Timothy 4:12Preachers must be of good character See also 1 Thessalonians 2:9-101 Timothy 4:16 2 Timothy 2:20-26 Titus 2:7-8 James 3:1 That the judgment is based on character, and not just on teaching, seems clear from the references to guarding the tongue which follow. Matthew 23:2-4Preachers must practise what they preach See also Romans 2:21-23Galatians 2:11-14 Mark 6:30 Preachers must be accountable to others and to God See also Acts 14:26-27; 21:17-19pp Lk 9:10 Galatians 2:1-2Mark 12:38-40 Preachers must not look for honour for themselves See also pp Mt 23:5-12 Acts 14:11-15pp Lk 20:45-47 1 Corinthians 3:5-61 Thessalonians 2:3-6 2 Corinthians 2:17 Preachers must not look for personal gain See also Acts 20:33-352 Corinthians 11:7-9 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 2 Corinthians 4:2 Preachers must be people of integrity See also 2 Corinthians 1:121 Thessalonians 2:3-6 See also 3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with5716 middle age 5769 behaviour 5843 embarrassment 7724 evangelists 7948 mission 8114 discipleship 8204 chastity 8265 godliness 8266 holiness 8276 humility 8342 servanthood |
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