This particular passage in Ezekiel 2:7 has a special significance for pastors like myself. It is the responsibility of every Christian to speak God's word to one another, but of special significance to pastors who are called to "specialize" in teaching and preaching the word of God. It is such a huge responsibility and privilege. I am reminded of that every time I preach on Sunday morning, as well as any other times I am given the opportunity to teach his Word. The danger for every pastors and believers is to "tweak" the gospel message to cater to the audience. I think this temptation is especially common in our day. Ezekiel's call was to be uncompromising and to do it whether people listened or failed to listen. I believe that is the calling of all of us and particularly of pastors. Please pray for me, that I would be uncompromising as I preach and teach everything that is in the word of God to you!
Posted by Pastor James
Monday, November 17, 2008
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