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Itching Ears Of The Present

Are itching ears a thing of the past? We could wish. It is well-known that people of the world like preaching which smoothes the spiritual fur. But, is this true of anyone in the church of Christ?

In Ephesus, Paul preached “...all the counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) keeping “...back nothing that was profitable unto you...” (Acts 20:20). Is this the kind of preaching that many are wanting to hear? Is the pew to expect the pulpit to have the “please the customer” attitude? In the commercial world, the “customer is always right” attitude may make money; but in the spiritual realm, that attitude does not make spiritually minded, consecrated saints and strong churches.

We have witnessed a decline in doctrinal conviction in the denominations. Why has it come? An expansion of the “cafeteria” type religion: I’ll pick and choose what I want religiously. The “please the pew” type of preaching in the church of the Lord is producing the same thing. Are you not aware of a decrease in doctrinal conviction and defence of truth among God’s people? What happens when a doctrinal disagreement arises? People want to squash it and get it over with. They do not really want to sit down and do some mature studying, which produces growth and conviction.

The antidote for itching ears is good, solid Bible-based lessons which emphasize the distinct nature of the church. We may be fewer in number, but remember how many were in the ark and how many were on the outside.

Are our itching ears any better than those in the denominations? Study carefully. - Editor

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