Text: James 3:1
A gospel preacher must:
Be a man – 1 Timothy 2:11-12; 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
Know the word – 2 Timothy 4:2; 2:15
Be loyal to Christ – Galatians 1:10
Be ready to preach – 1 Peter 3:15; Romans 1:15
Be humble – 2 Corinthians 11:2-3
Not hinder the gospel – 1 Corinthians 9:12; 2 Corinthians 6:3
Some things that are not on the list:
Must be an excellent speaker – 1 Corinthians 2:1-2
Must be formally educated – Acts 4:13
Must be popular – 1 Corinthians 4:13