Q159
How is the Word of God to be preached by those that are called thereunto?
They that are called to labour in the ministry of the Word, are to preach sound doctrine,1017 diligently,1018 in season and out of season;1019 plainly,1020 not in the enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power;1021 faithfully,1022 making known the whole counsel of God;1023 wisely,1024 applying themselves to the necessities and capacities of the hearers;1025 zealously,1026 with fervent love to God1027 and the souls of his people;1028 sincerely,1029 aiming at his glory,1030 and their conversion,1031 edification,1032 and salvation.1033