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Originally Posted by CC1
Steadfast,
I just have a few minutes and have only had time to read your initial post on this thread.
I think there is always room for "personalities" and that we all enjoy hearing men who make the gospel message interesting and present it in ways that stick with us.
I just don't think being "distinctive" is an excuse for boorish behaviour as some do. I am amused when I continually read where preachers speaking about an elder (usually ultra cons) will mention how Bro. So and So was so wonderful and kind but usually thought of as being gruff or mean.
As I have mentioned before I do think that the traits that make some preachers very successful also have a negative side that often manifests itself also.
The same stubborness or perserverance that makes a man continue on through disappointments and setbacks can also manifest itself in ways that do not reflect well on him.
I think we all, not just preachers, have to recognize those traits in us that are our achiles heel and watch out for them.
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Many in person are not nearly as gruff as they are portrayed and infact are al l together different!
What we need is a old fashioned revival of prayer like Wales saw in the 1890's.
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