| Title | : | Quiet Talks with Earnest People in my Study |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Charles Edward Jefferson |
| Release | : | 2023-05-24 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Christianity, Books, Religion & Spirituality |
| Size | : | 275825 |
| Charles Edward Jefferson’s advice for Christians draws upon years of experience in the Ohio priesthood, in a time of great challenges, when spiritual guidance of the highest quality was very sought after. The author writes in a conversational style, fulfilling the role of spiritual counselor to a lay person who seeks counsel. Initially he seeks to clarify the position of clergy in society; misconceptions exist, which Jefferson eloquently dispels with clear and determined eloquence. We progress to definitions of the positive traits which ministers and believers should strive for: a sympathetic nature which results in cooperation with others. Where liberty is concerned, we must value and use our freedoms, but be mindful of their limitations – when speaking, a minister should not stray into frivolity, or deviate from God’s wisdom. Further cautioning readers, Jefferson explains how the valuable lessons of a typical sermon can be undermined by wrongheaded thinking habits. One must be earnest when attending church; a genuine desire to learn or to refresh one’s knowledge is crucial. Likewise a minister must refrain from vapid questions – simply asking whether the congregation liked a sermon is insufficient. A good sermon is not a mere item on display; it is a deep and piercing guidance, a warning of wrongdoing, and an illumination of eternal truths. |
