Building Up the Organization's Culture of Health and Wellness

                                            
                                             John Wimber modeled Positive Preaching

When speaking we need to follow the advice of a guy not known to pussy foot around with people. In fact, he is known as a man who tends to confront those he disagrees with in a very strong manner. Yet, despite that reputation, he shocks us by this statement.

Hey, guys! It isn't smart to do any trash talking! Instead, try to pick and choose words and tones that build people up in the Lord. Listen carefully and think about their needs right then. In fact, I try to think of ways to give people grace when I speak to them. Eph 4:29-30

Maybe St. Paul was convicted of his usual intemperate manner and the Holy Spirit taught him to cool the harsh rhetoric. We know that Paul was a great speaker so being harsh to listeners would have been contrary to what he learned in school about great preaching that motivates changes.

The pagans thought he was actually the god Mercury who was famous for being a great orator. But attacking the audience is a sure sign of poor speaking ability. Harsh preachers actually stimulate most listeners to do THE OPPOSITE of the preacher's message. Harshness fosters rebellion and reactivity.

If you want to motivate positive changes read my book, Hope and Change for Humpty Dumpty. It offers some great suggestions for enhancing good motivation and lets you know how to restore sinners.