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Tuesday, June 16, 2009?
A Great Sermon
Here’s an old poem by Edgar Guest that's worth reflecting on, especially for all of us who teach and preach others ...
A SERMON
I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I’d rather one should walk with me than merely show the way.
The eye’s a better pupil, and more willing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear.
So I’d rather get my lesson by observing what you do;
It is not enough to preach it, you must live the sermon, too.
For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.
Here’s an old poem by Edgar Guest that's worth reflecting on, especially for all of us who teach and preach others ...
A SERMON
I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I’d rather one should walk with me than merely show the way.
The eye’s a better pupil, and more willing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear.
So I’d rather get my lesson by observing what you do;
It is not enough to preach it, you must live the sermon, too.
For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.
Grace and Peace 3:02 PM