There is no particular advantage to being seriously unreadable. The same can be said for preachers. Don’t preach sermons nobody wants to hear. As I see it, preaching has two priorities: to faithfully proclaim the message of Scripture and to be heard by God’s people. Or, put another way, the preacher aims to provide good food which the people are glad to eat. Good food cooked well is appetizing, even if you aren’t hungry. Let the cook work her magic, and the hungry will be fed.

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