Hate Quote by Richard Baxter
“Of all the preaching in the world, I hate that preaching which tends to make the hearers laugh, or to move their minds with tickling levity and affect them as stage plays used to, instead of affecting them with a holy reverence for the name of God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Saints' Everlasting Rest, 1650
Baxter condemns superficial, entertaining preaching that distracts from true reverence for God.
In simple terms: He dislikes preaching that makes people laugh instead of revering God.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth over entertainment in worship.
Themes
religion
seriousness
authenticity
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- church services
- religious education
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
theology
ritual
spiritual focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How can worship be both engaging and reverent?
- What role does seriousness play in faith?
A Different Perspective
Humor can sometimes open hearts, but may also dilute sacredness.
