I was reading some of John Wesley's "An earnest appeal to Men of Reason and Religion", and some of it really struck home. If interested, it was found on pages 390-391 of John Wesley Edited by Albert C. Outler:
"...you preach to a great number of people every night and morning. Pray, what would you do with them? Whither would you lead them? What religion do you preach? What is it good for?" I replied, " I do preach to as many who desire to hear, every night and morning. You ask, what would I do with them? I would make them virtuous and happy, easy in themselves and useful to others. Whither would I lead them? To heaven: to God the judge, the lover of all, and to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant. What religion do I preach? The religion of love: the law of kindness brought to light by the gospel. What is this good for? To make all who receive it enjoy God and themselves: to make them like God, lovers of all, contented in their lives and crying out at their death, in calm assurance, 'O grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be unto God, who giveth me the victory through my Lord Jesus Christ' (cf I Cor. 55.57). "
So, why do we preach?
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