Thematic Bible: The preaching of the gospel

For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, In Human Relationshipsevangelists, ministry ofenvoyDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotHonestyMotives, Examples OfPaul, Apostle To GentilesProfitsWord Of GodCharacter Of SaintsMinisters, Way They Should TeachSincerity, In Christian LivingSincereitySpeaking TruthThe Word Of GodTreating OthersSpreading The GospelThe Presence Of GodThe Power Of WordsPerspectivecommunionpreachingcorruptionadvertisingmotivessalesmarketingothers

For our appeal [in preaching] does not [originate] from delusion or error or impure purpose or motive, nor in fraud or deceit. But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the glad tidings (the Gospel), so we speak not to please men but to please God, Who tests our hearts [ expecting them to be approved]. For as you well know, we never resorted either to words of flattery or to any cloak to conceal greedy motives or pretexts for gain, [as] God is our witness.