Scripture
Romans 1:5 “Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name.”
Observation
1) The goal of preaching is to bring glory to God. It is not to receive personal glory, fame, or wealth. And even though we want people to be ministered to and needs met, the primary focus is to honor God in the preaching of His Word.
2) God receives glory when people place their faith in Jesus and obey Jesus. Obedience is a result of salvation. People believe and obey. Salvation is more than saying a token prayer. It is repentance. It is a faith that leads to obedience.
Application
My motive in preaching and ministry has to be to bring glory and honor to God. It is a sin to preach for personal glory, wealth, or fame. I must keep my heart pure or I will lose the anointing.
I can never compromise God’s word. Obedience is a part of salvation. I must proclaim that people are to believe and obey.
Prayer
Father, purify me. Search my heart and motives and remove any offensive way within me. I desire for my preaching to bring glory and honor to the name of Jesus. I desire that Jesus be lifted up. I ask that lives will be changed. That people will place their faith in Jesus and obey his commands.
