Things We Do Not Have To Have To Be Of Value In The Lord’s Work

We do not need to be eloquent in speaking.  Moses was a man “slow of speech and of a slow tongue” (Ex.4:10). The apostle Paul “came not with excellency of speech” (I Cor.2:1).  Each of these is greatly responsible for books of the Bible being written as well as being key leaders of God’s people.  Education is not needed to be of value in the Lord’s work. 

The apostles Peter and John were unlearned and ignorant men since they were fishermen (Acts 4:13).  Education often times may cause more harm than good in the church as some may strive to put themselves upon a pedestal above others.  Riches are not required for service in the Lord’s church to be useful. Jesus himself was poor (II Cor.8:9), and the poor widow is mentioned as being useful (Mk.12:41-44).  The common people are the ones that keep the church moving onward. 

Years of instruction and experience are not needed to be of value in the church.  Immediately after Paul was baptized, he began to preach and go on his missionary journeys (Acts 9:19-20).  Are we being of service with what we do have now?