--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A man preacheth that sermon only well…" description: "\"A man preacheth that sermon only well unto others which preacheth itself in his own soul. And he that doth not feed on and thrive in the digestion of t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/390/john-owen-1415_digestion_a-man-preacheth-that-sermon-only-well-un_2924157.jpg" --- # A man preacheth that sermon only well unto others which… ![“A man preacheth that sermon only well unto others which preacheth itself in his own soul. And he that doth not feed on and thrive in the digestion of the food which he provides for others will scarce make it savoury unto them; yea, he knows not but the food he hath provided may be poison, unless…” quote by John Owen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/390/john-owen-1415_digestion_a-man-preacheth-that-sermon-only-well-un_2924157.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/390/john-owen-1415_digestion_a-man-preacheth-that-sermon-only-well-un_2924157.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/390/john-owen-1415_digestion_a-man-preacheth-that-sermon-only-well-un_2924157.jpg) > “A man preacheth that sermon only well unto others which preacheth itself in his own soul. And he that doth not feed on and thrive in the digestion of the food which he provides for others will scarce make it savoury unto them; yea, he knows not but the food he hath provided may be poison, unless he have really tasted of it himself. If the word do not dwell with power in us, it will not pass with power from us.” [John Owen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-owen/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A teacher must embody their message; without personal experience, their words lack power and can harm. **In simple terms:** Teach by living your message. Key Takeaway Live your teachings. Themes integrity leadership communication Mood serious reflective Type theological advice When to use this quote - public speaking - mentoring - spiritual guidance - education Key Concepts embodied teaching personal experience Questions to Reflect On - How can you test your teachings before sharing? - What risks arise from preaching without experience? 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