Rebuke and Reproof
I. The way of Christ is a strait (constricted, tight, difficult) way which repulses many. MAT 7:13-14; JOH 6:64-66.
A. The primary characteristic of Christ's kingdom is not fun, sweetness or daintiness but
righteousness. MAT 6:33; ROM 14:17.
B. When a pastor is fulfilling his duty in the stead of Christ by pressing King Jesus' claims
upon others, that will grate against their nature. But he must do it. JER 48:10.
C. Every pastor must decide if his goal is to please men or God, for there are times when