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The Preacher Who Wouldn't Do |
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Author: unknown |
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A church was in need of a pastor. One of the
elders was interested in knowing just what kind of minister they
desired. He therefore wrote a letter, as if he had received it
from an applicant. He read this letter before the pulpit
committee.
"Gentlemen: Understanding that your pulpit is vacant, I would
like to apply for the position. I have many qualifications that
I think you would appreciate. I have been blessed to preach with
power and have had some success as a writer. Some say that I am
a good organizer. I have been a leader in most places I have
gone.
"Some folks, however, have some things against me. I am over 50
years of age. I have never preached in one place for more than
three years at a time. In some places I have left town after my
work caused riots and disturbances. I have to admit that I have
been in jail three or four times, but not because of any real
wrongdoing. My health is not too good, though I still get a good
deal done. I have had to work at my trade to help pay my way.
The churches I have preached in have been small, though located
in several large cities.
"I have not gotten along very well with the religious leaders in
different towns where I have preached. In fact, some of them
have threatened me, taken me to court, and even attacked me
physically.
"I am not very good at keeping records. I have even been known
to forget whom I baptized. However, if you can use me, I shall
do my best for you, even if I have to work to help with my
support."
The elder read this letter to the committee and asked them if
they were interested in the applicant. They replied that he
would never do for their church. They were not interested in any
unhealthy, contentious, trouble-making, absent-minded,
ex-jailbird; in fact, they felt insulted that his application
had even been presented.
The committee asked the name of the applicant, whereupon the
elder answered, "The apostle Paul."
"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove,
rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time
will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after
their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having
itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the
truth, and shall be turned unto fables." II Tim. 4:2-4. |
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