As Thomas Aquinas said, That which is received is received according to the capacity of the recipient. But that's not all there is to be said on this. We mustn't forget that it is the work of the Holy Spirit not only to inspire the preacher, but to give his words effect in the hearts of the hearers, and without his ministry, all our sermons are just words.
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Today's thought
As Thomas Aquinas said, That which is received is received according to the capacity of the recipient. But that's not all there is to be said on this. We mustn't forget that it is the work of the Holy Spirit not only to inspire the preacher, but to give his words effect in the hearts of the hearers, and without his ministry, all our sermons are just words.
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