“I dream of such pastors. I would like to be one someday. A pastor whose might in the truth is matched by his meekness. Whose theological acumen is matched by his manifest contrition.
Whose heights of intellect are matched by his depths of humility. Yes, and the other way around!
A pastor whose relational warmth is matched by his rigor of study, whose bent toward mercy is matched by the vigilance of his biblical discernment, and whose sense of humor is exceeded by the seriousness of his calling.
I dream of great defenders of true doctrine who are mainly known for the delight they have in God and the joy in God that they bring to the people of God — who enter controversy, when necessary, not because they love ideas and arguments, but because they love Christ and the church”.
Is this the kind of balance we seek and crave for – in us and in our Pastors?
John Piper
Pastor/Teacher/Bible Teacher
Desiring God Ministries, Minneapolis. MN
© John Piper
PS: Browsing the past snippets has been a source of spiritual nourishment and stimulation to me – trust you too will find them useful and a blessing – John B. Samuel.
Changi Chapel 
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