“The devil is in constant conspiracy against a preacher who really prays, for it has been said that what a minister is in his prayer closet is what he is, no more, no less.” Has BeensSaidChristianPrayerPrayingDevilConstantChristian InspirationalMinistersConspiracyPreacherClosets Author:Vance Havner
“Obey your bishop! "Obey those set over you [Heb 13:17]," the teachers of the Church... I remind you, my dear friends, of what I said when I was with you: do not receive any outside or unknown preacher, unless he be sent by your bishop or preaches with the permission of the pope. For "how shall they preach unless they are sent [Rom 10:15]?"” SaidChurchTeacherDearOver YouPreacherPermissionPopeBishopsDear Friend Author:Bernard of Clairvaux
“The law is an expression of God 's holy will and as such must be honored and loved," said the preacher piously. "Rubbish," said the Master. "The law is a necessary evil and as such must be cut down to the barest minimum. Show me a lover of the law and I will show you a muttonheaded tyrant .” SaidShowsLawEvilCuttingExpressionMastersLoversHolyTyrantsPreacherMinimumShow MeHonoredRubbishNecessary Evil Author:Anthony de Mello
“One of the most amazing things Jesus said is that at the judgment seat, preachers are going to say `I cast out devils, and Jesus will say `I never knew you.” SaidJesusJudgmentDevilCastsSeatsPreacherAmazing ThingsMost Amazing Author:Leonard Ravenhill