Sinclair Ferguson discusses measuring true success in ministry, the dangers of seeking personal gain, the importance of preaching truth and applying it, and the concept of preaching oneself versus preaching Jesus Christ.
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True success in ministry is measured by faithfully preaching the truth and serving others.
A minister's role is to humbly serve the congregation by preaching Jesus Christ as Lord and offering the gospel and themselves.
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The Temptations of Ministry Success
Paul warns against the temptations of seeking success in ministry, emphasizing that true success lies in faithfully preaching the truth and serving others.
Preaching Jesus Christ as a Servant
Paul emphasizes the importance of preaching Jesus Christ as Lord while humbly serving the listeners. He highlights the role of a minister as a servant, offering both the gospel and themselves to the congregation.
How can we measure true success in ministry? Today, Sinclair Ferguson opens the Bible passage that was preached at his ordination, verses that have shaped his thinking about what it means to serve Christ and His church.