What has changed in teaching about God?
I was watching a TikTok video of a man speaking to people on a curbside. A women approached and she seemed to be ill, was motivated by the Holy Spirit, or had injected a recreational drug. She said something to the man which hit home. She mirrored how I’ve felt for some years now, something that has irked me about how preachers conduct their sermons today.
When I was young, the pastor’s taught the bible. Now their heart isn’t into it and it seems like repetitive motivational bible verses. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!
In today’s culture, it’s easy to confuse inspiration with transformation. Motivational speakers aim to uplift, energize, and encourage — and while that has its place, it’s not the calling of a Bible teacher or preacher. The Church’s mission is not to make people feel good, but to lead them to truth, repentance, and spiritual growth through the Word of God.
The Danger of Feel-Good Messages
Motivational messages often focus on self-empowerment, success, and emotional well-being. But Scripture warns us about the temptation to prioritize what sounds good over what is true.
“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”
— 2 Timothy 4:3-4
Feel-good preaching may draw crowds, but it rarely leads to lasting change. The Gospel is not about self-help — it’s about surrender.
The Power of Teaching Scripture
Teaching the Bible means more than quoting verses — it means explaining, applying, and living out God’s truth. Scripture is alive and active, and it has the power to convict, correct, and transform.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
— 2 Timothy 3:16
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
— Hebrews 4:12
Jesus didn’t come to motivate people — He came to save them. His teachings were often challenging, but they led to eternal life.
What the Church Needs Today
The Church doesn’t need more charisma — it needs more It doesn’t need more entertainment — it needs edification. Leaders must resist the urge to be popular and instead be faithful.
“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”
— 2 Timothy 4:2
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