Clip · Saving a Nation
Do we only want to hear smooth things?
Do we only want to hear smooth things? God’s Word does not flatter us into comfort; it calls us to hear and obey what is right.
Key Takeaway
Pastor Kincer warns that people may pay ministers to preach what they want to hear, but Scripture is given to turn us toward righteousness.
Key Scripture
Isaiah 30:10 — “Who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ And to the prophets, ‘Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.’”
Isaiah 30:10 describes people saying, “Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.” Pastor David G. Kincer says people may pay ministers to tell them what they want to hear instead of letting God’s Word call them to righteousness.
Who say to the seers, “Do not see,” And to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.”— Isaiah 30:10 (NKJV)
Scripture
Isaiah 30:10 (NKJV) — “Who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ And to the prophets, ‘Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.’”
Plain language: hear God’s Word, turn from evil, and let Scripture do its work in your life and community.
Short transcript
Do we only want to hear smooth things? Isaiah says, “Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits.” Pastor Kincer says they pay ministers to preach what they want to hear. They want to be told they are okay, but Scripture is given for righteousness.
About this clip
Drawn from Pastor David G. Kincer’s sermon “Saving a Nation” (19:34–20:55). Music: 'Resolutions' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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