Performing as a Pastor: Obedience over Personal Performance

The Apostle Paul said, "For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power." - 1 Corinthians 1:17

If, as a pastor, you don't feel like you're living up to preaching and teaching like another pastor that is getting public recognition then let this be a word of encouragement to simply be obedient to what you've been called to do. Remember, "for the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." - 1 Corinthians 1:18

The power is not in your eloquent speech but God's Spirit that gives understanding.

Zechariah 4:6, "Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts."

May we be obedient to preach the gospel with personality and character by the power of the Spirit and allow God to do His work.