| The Criticized Preacher |
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Author Unknown
If he's young, he lacks experience; if his hair is gray, he's too old.
If he speaks from notes, he has canned sermons; if he is extemporaneous, he wanders.
If he spends time in his study, he neglects the people; if he visits, he's a gadabout.
If he's attentive to the poor, he's playing to the grandstand; if attentive to the wealthy, he's trying to butter his bread.
If he suggests improvements, he's a dictator; if he doesn't, he's short of vision.
If he condemns wrong, he's cranky and intolerant; if he doesn't, he is a compromiser.
If he preaches 35 minutes, he's windy; if less, he's lazy.
If he preaches the truth, he's offensive; if not, he's a hypocrite.
If he fails to please everyone, he's hurting the church; if he does, he has no convictions.
If he preaches on giving, he's a money grabber; if he doesn't, he's not developing the people.
And some folks think the preacher has an easy time.
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