tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post3341937208551633615..comments2024-03-24T03:21:03.154-04:00Comments on CAMPONTHIS: WOE TO THE SHEPHERD...a humble cry for biblical pastoral leadership within the churchSJ Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-55238353798531473942008-02-23T20:09:00.000-05:002008-02-23T20:09:00.000-05:00And lastly, this:"I am bound to say, also, that ou...And lastly, this:<BR/><BR/><I>"I am bound to say, also, that <B>our object certainly is not to please our clients, nor to preach to the times, nor to be in touch with modern progress, nor to gratify the cultured few.</B> Our life-work cannot be answered by the<B> utmost acceptance on earth;</B> our record is on high, or it will be written in the sand. There is no need whatever that you and I should be <B>chaplains of the modern spirit,</B> for it is well supplied with busy advocates. . . . With such eminently cultured persons for ever hurrying on with their new doctrines, the world may be content to let our little company <B>keep to the old-fashioned faith, </B>which we <B>still believe</B> to have been <B>once for all delivered</B> to the saints. Those superior persons, who are so wonderfully advanced, may be annoyed that we cannot consort with them; but, nevertheless, so it is that it is not now, and never will be, any design of ours to be in <B>harmony with the spirit of the age,</B> or in the least to conciliate the demon of doubt which rules the present moment.<BR/><BR/>Brethren, <B>we shall not adjust our Bible to the age;</B> but before we have done with it, <B> by God’s grace, </B> we shall <B>adjust the age to the Bible.</B> We make no mistake here; <B>we shall not watch our congregation to take our cue from it, but we shall keep our eye on the infallible Word, and preach according to its instructions."</I></B><BR/>------CH Spurgeon<BR/><BR/><BR/>LG66.....out.littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/11385398360700890136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-33702746996266714842008-02-23T20:08:00.000-05:002008-02-23T20:08:00.000-05:00great song. i love it! however, this song can bett...great song. i love it! however, this song can better be titled "ode to Pastor Mark"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-2432253239041273342008-02-23T19:58:00.000-05:002008-02-23T19:58:00.000-05:00"Oh, speak not one cold or careless word about so ...<I>"Oh, speak not one cold or careless word about so great a business as heaven or hell. Whatever you do, let the people see that you are in good earnest. <B>. . . You cannot break men's hearts by jesting with them, or telling them a smooth tale, or pronouncing a gaudy oration."</I></B> <BR/> ------Richard Baxter<BR/><BR/><I><B>"If you can be content with showing your wit, and gaining the laugh on your side, you have an easy task; but I hope you have a far nobler aim, and that, sensible of the solemn importance of gospel truths, and the compassion due to the souls of men, you would rather be a means of removing prejudices in a single instance, than obtain the empty applause of thousands. </B>Go forth, therefore, in the name and strength of the Lord of hosts, speaking the truth in love; and may He give you a witness in many hearts that you are taught of God, and favored with the unction of His Holy Spirit."</I><BR/>------John Newtonlittlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/11385398360700890136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-39834205285645313502008-02-23T08:31:00.000-05:002008-02-23T08:31:00.000-05:00Steve -THANKS so much for this. It is right on. ...Steve -<BR/><BR/>THANKS so much for this. It is right on. While it specifically directed to Pastors, I believe that it also applies to all lay believers too, as we are all called to serve on His behalf (the best job I've EVER had).<BR/><BR/>As an aside, I've been a musician for 40 years now so I am now wired to listen to music not only to catch what the Spirit would say to me, but also from a musician's of view. I particularly enjoyed the intro/outro to this tune and the piano work which sounds very reminiscent of Keith Green's "Asleep In The Light."<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your gifts and talents with the Body here.Detoured By Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740250831294700652noreply@blogger.com