No Gimmicks to the Gospel
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God. and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. (Ecclesiastics 12:13)

It is amazing how churches are claiming they have a monopoly on bringing people into the kingdom of God. They tend to believe they teach the best word, preach the best sermons, have the best programs, have the best bus ministry, serve the best food, bring in the most people, and have the biggest budget. But is that what God wants?

God doesn't want churches to compete. He has enough love to go around to everyone. God doesn't want His word to be used as a pawn to get people to go to any specific church. He does, however, wants to see that none should perish. God wants His word to bring people into the saving power of Jesus Christ. People think gimmicks will do that. The Bible says the gospel will do that. Gimmicks and fads fade. The word of God stands forever.

When the gospel is preached and when Jesus is proclaimed, people will be saved. And that's no gimmick!
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Quiz 259
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Rev. Margaret Minnicks
Director, The Way of Life
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