"A true poet does not bother to be poetical.
Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses."
~ Jean Cocteau
This is a helpful sentiment to consider as I finish preparations for this Sunday's sermon. I know where the temptation to gild the lily of scripture comes from - laxness in contemplation and anxiousness to entertain. I'm preaching from Romans 3:19-20 tomorrow. I was attracted to the idea of the law causing every mouth to be closed.
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This post was an encouragement to me. I am in charge of Penny Crusade at our church and it started today. I had decided instead of entertaining this year, I was just going to try to inspire people to give with Mission Stories. Well, yesterday I thought how mistaken I probably was. Well, this encouraged me that at least for today, surely God would bless because he message was being taught. Aunt Roxanna
I'm glad you found encouragement in this notion. If God is the only audience and inestimably wealthy - why would you want to solicit support in a way that wouldn't honor Him. I totally agree!
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