How is the word of God to be preached by those that are called thereunto?

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They that are called to labor in the ministry of the word, are to preach sound doctrine, diligently, in season and out of season; plainly, not in the enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power; faithfully, making known the whole counsel of God; wisely, applying themselves to the necessities and capacities of the hearers; zealously, with fervent love to God and the souls of his people; sincerely, aiming at his glory, and their conversion, edification, and salvation.

Proofs

  • They that are called to labor in the ministry of the word, are to preach sound doctrine, (Titus 2:1, 8)
  • diligently, (Acts 18:25)
  • in season and out of season; (2 Timothy 4:2)
  • plainly, (1 Corinthians 14:19)
  • not in the enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power; (1 Corinthians 2:4)
  • faithfully, (Jeremiah 23:28; 1 Corinthians 4:1–2)
  • making known the whole counsel of God; (Acts 20:27)
  • wisely, (Colossians 1:28; 2 Timothy 2:15)
  • applying themselves to the necessities and capacities of the hearers; (1 Corinthians 3:2; Hebrews 5:12–14; Luke 12:42)
  • zealously, (Acts 18:25)
  • with fervent love to God (2 Corinthians 5:13–14; Philippians 1:15–17)
  • and the souls of his people; (Colossians 4:12; 2 Corinthians 12:15)
  • sincerely, (2 Corinthians 2:17; 4:2)
  • aiming at his glory, (1 Thessalonians 2:4–6; John 7:18)
  • and their conversion, (1 Corinthians 9:19–22)
  • edification, (2 Corinthians 12:19; Ephesians 4:12)
  • and salvation. (1 Timothy 4:16; Acts 26:16–18)