It is not enough for us to simply proclaim that 'Christ is the answer,' we must show the unchurched how Christ is the answer. Sermons that exhort people to change without sharing the practical steps of how to do it end up just producing more guilt and frustration.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Faith needs practical demonstration rather than just proclamation.
- In plain terms
- Show how faith helps, do not just say it.
- What can you take from it?
- Provide actionable steps when offering guidance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you teach change?
- Is telling enough to inspire action?
Another view
It oversimplifies the role of inspiration versus instruction.
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