In our men’s study group this morning, we were looking at Colossians 1:24-29. In this passage Paul tells us what authentic pastoral ministry is all about. We serve the Lord by serving his church, and we do that by being servants of the Word.
So we are not entertainers; we are ministers of the Word. We are not producers; we are servants of the Gospel. And being a servant of the Word (whether in sermons or songs) means we are not those who revise or edit it -- a faithful ambassador heralds the message just as it is. (2 Cor.5:20; 2 Tim.1:11; 2:15).
We are not marketers; we are ministers – serving the Lord by serving his church by working hard (“laboring/struggling” – v.29) at preaching and teaching the Word in a faithful, relevant, transforming (saving/sanctifying) way.
“We proclaim Christ, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” (Col.1:28)
1 comment:
Amen! Keep true to the word. Any other methodology is nonsense.
God's people desparately need, appreciate, and thrive on God's word.
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