We cheapen the Gospel.[John 3 v16 ]

In James 3 v1,we read,''Not many of you should presume to be teachers,my
brothers,because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly''
The call of God to a Christian ministry is very challenging,and bears with a tremendous responsibility.The prophet Ezekiel is told by God,'I have made you a watchman,'[3 v17],a watchman in ancient times was one who stood on guard,and would sound a warning if an enemy was approaching.If he failed in this he would be held responsible.Ezekiel is warned to be faithful in speaking Gods word ,if he did not do this God would hold him responsible.Every Christian is called to be a witness[Acts 1 v8], I read this recently ,'If we do not tell them who will',an the answer is no one'.Those called to be ministers are given by God the challenge to regularly proclaim Gods word,in a public manner.And like Ezekiel they will be held accountable,as to their faithfulness in ministering to the saints,but also to the unsaved.We must warn them of the wrath that is coming,John Stott writes,'We cheapen the gospel if we represent it as a deliverance only from unhappiness,fear,guilt and other felt needs,instead of as a rescue from the coming wrath'
                                         A prayer.
Dear God we thank you that you so loved the world that you gave Jesus,that we may believe in Him,and not perish. Amen.