Using Family For Sermon Illustrations ?

[Scott Hutchinson]

Do you think it's wise for preachers to use members of their families for sermon illustrations ?

[berkeley]

My favorite is:

AIN'T NO PAINT ON MY BARN!!!

[soldoutochrist]

Do you think it's wise for preachers to use members of their families for sermon illustrations ?

:rolleyes2 I don't know if it's wise, per se, but as a pastor's kid, I've become accustomed to it over the years.

[Azzan]

:rolleyes2 I don't know if it's wise, per se, but as a pastor's kid, I've become accustomed to it over the years.

Sometimes it would be down right embarrassing so I'm not in favor of it.

[Timmy]

Depends. If it can be done without embarrassing them (too much ;)), and in good humor (in the family's opinion, not just the preacher's! :lol), then no problem. Trouble is, some preachers think they are good at this, but aren't.

[Tina]

I've heard it done many times. I don't think it's a wise thing to do. JMHO.

How about people in leadership (teacher, pastor's wife, etc) using things told to them by church members in "confidence" as illustrations? Yes, it happens on a regular basis.

I'm glad I learned this happened BEFORE I placed confidence in any of those people.

[Cindy]

We all draw from life experiences, but I don't think it's a good idea.

[Scott Hutchinson]

It seem wise to me for ministers not to use their family for sermon illustrations as it could bred resentment in children.

[*AQuietPlace*]

Depends. If it can be done without embarrassing them (too much ;)), and in good humor (in the family's opinion, not just the preacher's! :lol), then no problem. Trouble is, some preachers think they are good at this, but aren't.
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