Last modified: February 20, 2022
Brady• February 20, 2022•
When Solomon walked by the sloth’s field in Proverbs 24, all he saw was laziness. An area that once held so much promise was wasted by someone who decided — for whatever reason — to simply give up. But is it possible that there was more happening here than just laziness? What kind of reasons did the sloth make to justify his particular situation?
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CloseNearly a third of Jesus' teachings consisted of stories, or parables. These seemingly innocent tales were not just given for entertainment though -- they were designed to penetrate the heart in a way a series of commands couldn't. They forced the listener to meditate on the teachings and make the change from the inside out. As such, they were exceedingly effective. Can we use parables today? Of course! Maybe not in the same way as Jesus, but using illustrations can still be effective if handled properly.
Last modified: February 20, 2022