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Old 02-17-2007, 11:00 PM
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20 Don'ts for Old Preachers

20 Don’ts For Old Preachers

1) Don’t fail to pray.

2) Don't deal in off-color stories.

3) Don't be a pessimist.

4) Don't scold or deal in personalities.

5) Don't belittle little things.

6) Don't be lazy.

7) Don't neglect the sick and sorrowing.

8) Don't fail to keep your appointments.

9) Don't live beyond your income.

10) Don't be a stingy person.

11) Don't betray a confidence.

12) Don't lose your temper in public.

13) Don't be jealous of your fellow ministers.

14) Don't not use the Bible for your preaching texts.

15) Don't be artificial or sensational.

16) Don't preach your doubts.

17) Don't preach so much against things as for principles.

18) Don't be tempted on any occasion not to preach your best.

19) Don't allow anyone to dictate your message.

20) Don't fail to pray.


Sorry Bro, I couldn't resist the temptation!
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Old 02-18-2007, 12:05 PM
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Old 02-18-2007, 02:59 PM
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ya know what is funny, I've seen it to where the younger preachers try harder to be right in front of people than the older men, who have "earned the right" to say whatever!!!lol but that is just in my part of the world!!!
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#21 Don't ever, EVER, EVER leave your cordless, headworn or lapel mic on when you enter the men's room!!!!

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#21 Don't ever, EVER, EVER leave your cordless, headworn or lapel mic on when you enter the men's room!!!!

LOL!!!! You speak that as though you might have had that experience!
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LOL!!!! You speak that as though you might have had that experience!
I wish I had a personal story to tell. (no, wait. I really don't wish that) But I do remember an "aged" Bible School president who DID have that experience!
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I wish I had a personal story to tell. (no, wait. I really don't wish that) But I do remember an "aged" Bible School president who DID have that experience!
They had a funny clip on tv once of a news reporter that left her mic on when she went in the restroom. It was funny!
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#22 Dont Fart and blame the younger huys that are in the car with you!
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#22 Dont Fart and blame the younger huys that are in the car with you!
If it's the pastor and he blames them and they're all UPCI, they can't deny it because that would be rebellion! I'm sure you've been there!
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If it's the pastor and he blames them and they're all UPCI, they can't deny it because that would be rebellion! I'm sure you've been there!
I'm sure he does it to his sons.
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