Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 2: 4-5: "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." KJV
The Greek word for "enticing" is pi-thos' and it means persuasive. The Greek word for "power" in both verses is dunamis and it means miraculous power including the ideas of ability, abundance, and might. So the question is, "How is your speech?" Another question is, "Who are you listening to?" I am not interested in scholarly explanations that lead one to question the Holy Bible, that destroys ones faith, removes the supernatural, and leaves one dry in their spirit. Our Christian walk is to be filled with demonstrations of Spirit and power. We are to be filled with the Holy Spirit that sanctifies us wholly and holy. We are to be led by the Holy Spirit so that everyday is an opportunity to spread the gospel that saves from all sin, both actual and inherited. We are to walk with the Holy Spirit on the highway of holiness. Isaiah 35: 8 states: "And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein." Wherever our feet take us must ne on that holiness highway. Moreover, Jesus said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." John 14:12
So I ask you, "How is your speech?" Do you walk in demonstration and power of the Spirit? Who are you listening to? What is their speech? If it is not like Paul's, perhaps you should reconsider. Most importantly, what highway are you on? Where does it lead you? Who is traveling with you? By the grace of God, I am on the highway of holiness. It is not by any acts of my righteousness, but by the blood of Jesus who died and rose again to save and sanctify me! Glory to His Name!
