The Great Neglect

To dedicate oneself to the simple acts of mercy ministry is undeniably a noble and commendable pursuit, bearing a righteous mark. Yet, to perform such deeds whilst neglecting the intentional and open proclamation of the Gospel—that sacred message of saving grace—is to tacitly affirm the wretched notion that the soul of man may, indeed, live upon bread alone. If one were to but dedicate the space of a single year to the rigorous perseverance of open-air preaching, you would quickly realize, with a striking clarity, precisely what solemn commandment you have been neglecting all along. Let us not find comfort in the physical relief of others, while their souls starve for the truth. The greatest act of mercy is to bring the unblemished Word to a soul in darkness.

Good doxology must, by necessity, flow forth from sound theology. For it is a proper, heartfelt appreciation of the Almighty's glorious majesty that first inspires a genuine and humbling awe, which in turn, acts as the sovereign motive for all righteous endeavor and zealous action. To tell another when we see a thing of wonder and beauty, is a disposition deeply ingrained within our very nature. Therefore, when one encounters those who profess a knowledge of God but cannot bring themselves to share Him with the lost world, it stands as a dreadful evidence that no true beauty in Christ was ever genuinely perceived by their eye, and, consequently, no authentic glory for God is honestly desired by their heart.

In such lamentable cases, the very act of doxology is reduced to nothing more but the hollow ceremony of lip service, divorced entirely from any meaningful action. This grievous affliction demonstrates that the fundamental theology was either improperly taught in the pulpit or, worse yet, remained improperly comprehended within the sluggish soul of the hearer.