Show Don't Tell: Psalm 36
Vivid sensory description for preaching Psalm 36
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "God's love reaches the heavens," contrast two hearts. "I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes. In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin. The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good.…
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