I want my preaching to be faithful, clear, passionate and provocative… But I’m also aware that I want people to think highly of me. I’m tempted to run after their praise. And because of that I’m inclined to be a perfectionist.
Mike Kendall on idolatry in the preacher’s study
I recognise this tension in me a lot. Anything I do, I want to do well. I want to serve people well in my preaching, yet this seems inextricably bound to the desire for others to think highly of me.
[via thebluefish.org.]
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It’s such a helpful insight from Mike – as always really.
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Yeah, I’ve just started reading his blog since your post alerted me to it. There’s some really helpful stuff there…
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