Bless Quote by Steve Lawson
“There is a kind of preaching that God blesses, specifically the proclamation that exalts the crucified Christ by the power of the Spirit. Conversely, there is a kind of preaching that God does not bless, a mere echoing of man’s empty wisdom that is devoid of Christ.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Preaching, 2020
True preaching lifts Christ through the Spirit, while empty preaching merely repeats human wisdom without Christ.
In simple terms: Spirit‑filled preaching glorifies Christ; empty preaching does not.
Key Takeaway
Seek the Spirit‑led message.
Themes
faith
preaching
spiritual authenticity
Christ
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- church services
- Bible study groups
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
spiritual discernment
authenticity
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can believers discern Spirit‑led preaching?
- What practices guard against empty rhetoric?
A Different Perspective
Human tendency to favor familiar ideas can dilute spiritual depth.
