Hypocrites Guide to Preaching
I just stumbled upon an awesome article by 9Marks' Michael McKinley, "A Hypocrite's Guide to Preaching" that got right to the heart of some my pride, and I pray will magnify God more and me less in my teaching. Here's the summary but I recommend you read the entire, very short, essay:
- We are all hypocrites to some degree or another.
- Systematic expositional preaching of Scripture is well-suited to preachers who are also sinners.
- Your weakness highlights the power of God's word.
- We should take opportunities to acknowledge our own failures and limitations before the congregation when appropriate.
- Since you're a hypocrite, every sermon should begin with your own heart.