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Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Note 8 at 1 Cor. 2:13: The truths of the gospel and the power of God that these truths release can only be imparted through the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The wisdom of man, regardless of how eloquent it is, cannot convey the life of God.
Much of the preaching of the gospel today is done in man's wisdom. It's impressive to the carnal mind, but it leaves the spirit starving for the touch of God.
The greatest need among ministers today is not to have more of man's education, but to receive the revelation knowledge of the Holy Spirit (see note 1 at Lk. 2:26, p. 56). Only words spoken by the Spirit of God can reach the spirit of man. Spiritual thoughts have to be spoken with spiritual words.
