Sunday 6 July 2008

It should be ALL About Jesus

When it is about Jesus then it should only be about Jesus. We should never let any part of us become part of it, for example if we are preaching - then our message should only be about Jesus and never about ourselves. Jesus speaking of the Holy Spirit - says, He, referring to the Holy Spirit, shall speak not about himself but only about Jesus {John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.}- In the same way; when we speak, we should speak only about Jesus and never seek to give glory to ourselves at the expense of Jesus. I have heard the unfortunate experience of listening to preacher who go to the extent of labeling their wives as first lady or some other special title, or on their ministry web sites to 'preach' about their kids and family or personal accomplishments - if they said these things in private settings or personal web sites, then it's fine but from the pulpit - no - it should be about Jesus and no one else but Jesus.