Some classic Ben Arment from July, 2009:
A TEACHER
- Values the study process more than the communication of it.
- Knows exactly what’s going to be said
- Would have loved to pastor the Bereans
- Starts with Scripture and tests the wisdom of the world against it. Of course, Scripture wins each and every time.
- Sees effectiveness as building a “wall” of biblical precepts sermon-by-sermon
- Invests in conventional study tools
- If anyone complains, it’s about boredom
AN EXHORTER
- Values communicating over studying for it
- Knows the general outline, but fills in holes along the way. Counts on it, in fact
- Would have hated to pastor the Bereans
- Brings up the wisdom of the world and tests it against Scripture. Of course, Scripture wins each and every time.
- Sees effectiveness as moving people to action with the Bible
- Invests in unconventional study tools
- If anyone complains, it’s about not getting fed
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