When I pastored a country church, a farmer didn't like the sermons I preached on hell. He said, Preach about the meek and lowly Jesus. I said, That's where I got my information about hell.

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This quote highlights the perspective of a pastor who is confronted by a farmer's criticism of his sermons on hell. The pastor responds by emphasizing that his understanding of hell comes directly from the teachings of Jesus, who is often portrayed as meek and lowly. By stating that his information about hell originates from Jesus, the pastor suggests that discussing hell is not contradictory to preaching about the compassionate and humble aspects of Jesus, as both aspects make up a comprehensive understanding of his teachings.

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