In Romans 1:1, Paul described himself as “called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.” That expression should be true of every Christian minister. We are not apostles, but we are “separated unto the gospel of God.” I do not think that we are called to have anything to do with party politics, social problems, or any such questions; we are set apart for this purpose, “separated unto the gospel of God.” There are plenty of people who can attend to those things better than we can. |
If we mind our own business, or rather, if we mind our Master’s business, we who are ministers will have quite enough to do. There are some brethren who in preaching are as timid as mice; but on a political platform, they can roar like lions. Had not they better take to what they like best, and give up the work at which they are not at home? For my part, I believe that I am like Paul when he says that he was “separated unto the gospel of God.” I am set apart unto the gospel, cut off from everything else that I may preach the glorious gospel of the blessed God to the perishing sons of men. |
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