Quiet Talks with Earnest People in my Study: Spiritual Advice and Guidance from a Christian Minister - Couverture souple

Jefferson, Charles Edward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 178987579X ISBN 13 : 9781789875799

Editeur : Pantianos Classics, 1898

Synopsis

Charles Edward Jefferson's advice for Christians draws upon years of experience in the Ohio priesthood, in a time of great challenges, when spiritual guidance of the highest quality was very sought after.

The author writes in a conversational style, fulfilling the role of spiritual counselor to a lay person who seeks counsel. Initially he seeks to clarify the position of clergy in society; misconceptions exist, which Jefferson eloquently dispels with clear and determined eloquence. We progress to definitions of the positive traits which ministers and believers should strive for: a sympathetic nature which results in cooperation with others. Where liberty is concerned, we must value and use our freedoms, but be mindful of their limitations - when speaking, a minister should not stray into frivolity, or deviate from God's wisdom.

Further cautioning readers, Jefferson explains how the valuable lessons of a typical sermon can be undermined by wrongheaded thinking habits. One must be earnest when attending church; a genuine desire to learn or to refresh one's knowledge is crucial. Likewise a minister must refrain from vapid questions - simply asking whether the congregation liked a sermon is insufficient. A good sermon is not a mere item on display; it is a deep and piercing guidance, a warning of wrongdoing, and an illumination of eternal truths.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pantianos Classics
• Date d'édition: 1898
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 178987579X
• ISBN 13: 9781789875799
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 74
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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