If in preaching the gospel you substitute your knowledge of the way of salvation for confidence in the power of the gospel, you hinder people from getting to reality.
- Oswald Chambers
... in other words, let's pull back on the ego and let Christ speak. Too many times I have heard personal illustrations that cloud the clear instruction of salvation through Jesus Christ. Be careful of the need to do a little boasting of yourself and not boast of Christ. It's like scribbling all over a road map; someone may get the proper route, but they've got to get past your personal markings. If your personal stories don't directly line up with Christ's direction, then remain silent.
