Posts Tagged ‘self indulgent’

Jul

Self Indulgent Shepherds by Holly Dye

Posted by: Holly Dye in Holly Dye

In my observance of the church, I have witnessed what can be called effeminate preaching.

Unfamiliar with the word?

Webster’s Dictionary describes effeminate as melting into weakness.

Vincent’s Word Studies describes it as luxurious and dainty

Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible has this to say of being effeminate: it denotes those who give themselves up to a soft, luxurious, and indolent way of living; who make self-indulgence the grand object of life; who can endure no hardship, and practice no self-denial in the cause of duty and of God.

Effeminate Preaching is a message given that is too soft or too sensitive. This is done so as not to offend anyone or make them feel uncomfortable and hurt their self-esteem. Why would pastors do this? They know their people. They know what they like. They know what they hate and they know just what they will eat. So why the frothy sermons? Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: effeminate preaching, false gospel, modern church, seeker sensitive, self indulgent, shepherds