? Good job, good sermon, did I really talk? The list of phrases a pastor can hear when church members leave the church continues. Inevitably, whether the sermon is good or not, these quick comments will address us with different levels of understanding. honesty, and it is important that we know how to respond in a way that honors God. Here are 4 suggestions:
It is sad when a pastor tries to use false humility to hide his insecurities or his inability to know how to receive a kind word. Usually, a pastor’s response after an encouraging comment is like this:?Oh, no, it wasn’t a good sermon. I forgot, did I waste my words on that?Stop and say, “Thank you for your kind words. “
- Regardless of whether the comment was intended to encourage you.
- Thank him for his words of encouragement.
- Be thankful that even for a brief.
- Simple or even superficial comment.
- Someone has taken the time to share their thoughts with you.
- Way.
What should humiliate us more than a listener who takes the time to encourage us about our sermon is the fact that God can choose to use broken glasses like us, week after week, Sunday after Sunday, to guide God’s people with the word. should surprise us with every kind word we address. When it’s no longer surprising, we should start worrying.
The great temptation to praise a sermon is to think that the fruit of our work is finally upon us and for us. When we are addressed a kind word about our sermon, let us ensure that God is recognized and praised. but honestly. We can give glory to God with our lips in response, but inside we can be consumed by pride.
In light of these suggestions, here are some ways in which I think it is appropriate to respond to a kind word that is sent to us after a sermon:
“Thank you for your kind words, God is good at the way He speaks to each of us through his word. “”Thank you for your encouragement, I am grateful to God for using your word this way. “”I am grateful to you for taking the time to share how the word of God has touched you. This passage touched me in the same way, is God very merciful?
Pastors, receive the kind words offered to you. Let yourself be encouraged by them, this will help them with the discouragement that usually happens on Mondays, and be humble, because in six days you will start doing everything again.