PRACTICALITY

Not long ago a heathen woman was saved chiefly by hearing the Word of God read. She suffered very much persecution from her husband.

One day a missionary asked her:

"When your husband is angry & persecutes you, what do you do?"

She replied: "Well, sir, I cook his food better; when he complains I sweep the floor cleaner; and when he speaks unkindly I answer him mildly. I try, sir, to show him that when I became a believer in Christ, I became a better wife & a better mother."

The consequences of this was that, while the husband could withstand all the preaching of the missionary, he could not stand the practical preaching of his wife & gave his heart to God.

- Evangelical Visitor.(moreillustrations.com)

Gal 5:22-23 (VOICE): “The Holy Spirit produces a different kind of fruit: unconditional love, joy, peace, patience, kindheartedness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

“It is of no use for any of you to try to be soul-winners if you are not bearing fruit in your own lives. How can you serve the Lord with your lips if you do not serve Him with your lives? How can you preach His gospel with your tongues, when with hands, feet, and heart you are preaching the devil's gospel, and setting up an antichrist by your practical unholiness?” -  Charles Spurgeon.