This paragraph is taken from an abridged version of Richard Baxter's The Reformed Pastor. This post is directed to those who have been called to preach the Gospel of God (Rom.1:1), and the message is timely.
"Look after yourselves because, like others, you have a heaven to win or lose. You may preach the gospel and even lead others to Christ, but without holiness you can never be saved. You can preach about Christ and yet neglect him, about the Spirit and resist him, about faith and yet remain unbelieving, about conversion and stay unconverted, about heaven while remaining worldly. You may be the greatest preacher in the world, but without grace in your heart you will remain unsaved. Preachers of the gospel will be judged by the gospel. Therefore, take care because you have a soul that will be saved or lost eternally."
Preacher, as one who is set apart for the ministry of the Word of God, think on these things!
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