"Without your wound, where would your power be? It is your very remorse that makes your low voice tremble in the hearts of men. The very angels themselves cannot persuade the wretched and blundering children on earth as can one human being broken on the wheels of living. In love’s service only the wounded soldiers can serve."
(Thornton Wilder, The Angel That Troubled the Waters, HT PZ)
Do you want the Gospel to "tremble in the hearts" of those you speak to?
It will not happen through eloquence, even eloquence in the service of extolling the beauties of our God.
Paul says that he was among the Corinthians "in weakness and in fear and much trembling"! It was in just this that the Spirit demonstrated his power and Christ was believed on (1 Cor 2:3-4).
I know my temptation when talking about the Gospel is to appear strong, have all the answers and a wide smile. Paul knew better and stood exposed as a weak and sinful Apostle through whom the Spirit powerfully worked.
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