Pastoral Visits

Authors

F C. Streufert, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

11-1-1930

Document Type

Article

Keywords

patient bedside, pastor, comfort, lutheran, sins

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

We all agree that our visits of patients in hospitals are frequently not so productive as we desire, either because other patients make such, visits difficult or, at times, because of expected ridicule on the part of other patients or visitors, we are too timid in the confession or profession of our faith. But we must not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and therefore should most cheerfully and boldly perform our pastoral duty. Such bold presentation of sacred truths of sin and grace, of admonition and of comfort, will strengthen the patient we ore visiting and will have a wholesome effect on other patients that listen to what is being said. Open ridicule and antagonism will in most instances soon be silenced.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Streufert, F C. (1930) "Pastoral Visits," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 1, Article 106.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol1/iss1/106