We are living in a time where it seems the church seeks the entertainment value in Teaching, Preaching and in the worship service. We are pre occupied with:
- “Who is preaching today”?
- “WOW”, “that brother can really preach”!
- “Man, I really enjoyed the service today!”
If the speaker has a pleasant voice, can split a verb or carefully handle a conjunction we seem to be satisfied! Just don’t tell me about my sin, or that I have to stop sleeping around! These things do not build crowds nor please people; the offering will be mighty low if you tell me I must come out of my sin! (Hmm.. I think I’m preaching now!)
As long as it sounds good or it’s new we seem to migrate in that direction. Paul alludes to this in 2 Timothy 4:3. Sound doctrine is not popular (to the believer that wants to here things pleasing to his/her ear), but a teacher or preacher that can really preach and tech is novel, new, refreshing and somewhat entertaining; were mesmerized by the display of talent and skill before our eyes, that we flock to it…
And we never, ever get involved in TRUE MINISTRY.
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