Preachers at the Crossroads: Choosing the Right Spirit

I can relate to brokenhearted/wounded preachers, but I struggle with distant preachers.

I can see why a preacher might feel discouraged, but I can’t resonate with hopelessness in the pulpit.

I appreciate confident preachers, but arrogance feels out of place in ministry.

I understand the heart behind separation, but I struggle with a Pharisaical spirit.

I can empathize with grieved preachers, but cynicism doesn’t sit well in the calling.

I respect boldness in preaching, but angry/insensitivity preaching misses the mark.

I understand tired preachers, but apathy cannot be accepted.

I value simplicity in preaching, but I long for substance and depth over shallowness.

I can appreciate a preacher wrestling with doubt, but I can’t follow one who abandons the truth.

I can understand a preacher who admires the success/accomplishments of others, but I cannot understand one who is consumed by jealousy over it.

I can understand a preacher who is burdened, but I struggle with one who is bitter.

I can admire a preacher who is cautious, but I can’t support one who is cowardly.

I can respect a preacher who is grieving, but I can’t walk with one who has lost hope in God’s promises.

I can relate to a preacher struggling to love difficult people, but I can’t excuse one who refuses to love at all.

I can understand a preacher striving for excellence, but I can’t stand by one obsessed with applause.

I can admire a preacher fighting spiritual battles, but I can’t justify one who retreats from the war.

I can respect a preacher who faces trials, but I’m heartbroken for one who lets trials define their ministry.

I can walk alongside a preacher who admits weakness, but I can’t accept one who pretends strength they don’t possess.

I can understand a preacher who is learning, but I can’t defend one who refuses to grow.