Is church ministry work a popularity contest? Many people think so- since their personal opinion is the one most often considered! But the Bible doesn't leave us bewildered, it gives us power through encouragement to "hang in there." Check this out, all you discouraged people...
"So, with God and Christ as witnesses, I command you to preach God’s message. Do it willingly, even if it isn’t the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient. But you must stay calm and be willing to suffer. You must work hard to tell the good news and to do your job well."
"So, with God and Christ as witnesses, I command you to preach God’s message. Do it willingly, even if it isn’t the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient. But you must stay calm and be willing to suffer. You must work hard to tell the good news and to do your job well."
This is from the Contemporary English Version, a great modern reading version that was actually the product of some hard work, not just computer manipulation. I'd encourage people who don't read the Bible much to grab a CEV and dig in! Start with Leviticus and see how neat it is!
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