The Pastor and Secular Literature

Authors

M. S. Sommer, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

9-1-1936

Document Type

Article

Keywords

literature, clergyman, luther, pastor, st. paul, st. augustine

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Give attendance to reading," St. Paul admonished the young clergyman Timothy. And what Timothy was told is to be impressed upon every clergyman: give attendance to reading. When, after the death of Moses, Joshua assumed leadership over Israel. God told him: "This Book of the Law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night.” To one who would lead and teach others God addresses these challenging words: "Thou, therefore, which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself?" Rom. 2, 21.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Romans 2:21; Ecclesiastes 9:10; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Romans 12:6-8; Acts 7:22; 1 Timothy 1:7;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Sommer, M. S. (1936) "The Pastor and Secular Literature," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 7, Article 78.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol7/iss1/78