DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 6; Jeremiah 13; Ephesians 5:22 to 6:9
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. Gal. 1:10
This is a remarkable application of the Lord’s words, "No man can serve two masters." It concerns the issue of preaching and teaching the Word. We must never allow our desire for popularity to interfere with publicly setting forth truths that are clearly taught by the Scriptures. Our preaching needs to be done in love but it must be firmly grounded in truth—no matter what the cost. —Drew Craig
Ashamed of Jesus! That dear Friend,
On whom my hopes of Heaven depend!
No: when I blush, be this my shame,
That I no more revere His Name. —Henry K. Oliver