How was the gospel preached by Paul?
- Not with flattery
- Paul did not resort to flattering words to gain an audience
- Flattery can is a tool used by false teachers – (2 Peter 2:18)
- Not with covetousness
- Covetousness is another tool of false teachers – (2 Peter 2:1-3)
- Paul was careful not to take advantage of his brethren through greed
- Without seeking glory from men
- Any such glory would have been vain glory – (Proverbs 25:27)
- With gentleness and affection
- He was gentle, like a nursing mother with her children
- Read: (2 Timothy 2:22-26)
- He had affection for them – which prompted him to share not just the gospel but his own life – (Philippians 2:17)
Like Paul, each of us have been entrusted with God’s gospel. The only thing is, is how serious do we (you the born-again believer in Jesus Christ), take the responsibility? May we realize the gospel (His Word) is not something we can change or manipulate for our convenience, and let us ask God to help us preach it boldly!