What is an Exhortation?

This sermon defines the biblical concept of exhortation as an earnest urging toward laudable conduct, grounded in sound doctrine rather than mere tradition or personal preference. It emphasizes that receiving exhortation requires the removal of pride and a willingness to submit to the Word of God, which pierces the heart to reveal hidden secrets and areas of rebellion. The teaching contrasts religious tradition with scriptural instruction, urging believers to allow the Holy Ghost to conform their speech and behavior to the image of Christ. Furthermore, it highlights the necessity of long-suffering and doctrinal precision when addressing gainsayers, ensuring that the authority of the message rests on God's Word rather than human opinion. The sermon concludes by calling the church to daily mutual exhortation as a preventative measure against the hardening of the heart through the deceitfulness of sin.