More?

T.D. Jakes was on the Dr. Phil show this morning. I tuned in just to see what it was going to be about. Jakes has written a new book called, "Repositioning Yourself". In introducing it, Dr. Phil said, "This book is so much more than just preaching the gospel."
That statement bothers me. A lot.

"So much more than just preaching the gospel"? Is there more? Is there anything more important, more vital than preaching God's gospel of salvation for sinful mankind? Jesus Christ, God's Son, bled and died for "the gospel".
"Just preaching the gospel?" Makes it sound so unnecessary. Like a blue light special at the K-Mart. If it's not for you - just wait. There'll be something else any minute now. Kind of ordinary. Dull. Nothing earth-shattering. Just preaching the gospel.

Unfortunately, that's the mindset of too many who call themselves Christian today. They're looking for more. More than the gospel. More than the finished work of Christ on the cross. They want a pep talk. Someone to tell them they're okay. Just be positive. Think good thoughts. Believe in yourself.
They like the gospel of Jesus Christ - as far as it goes. But for them, it just doesn't go far enough.

Listen to this preacher. There is nothing more important - absolutely nothing weightier in this world - than the preaching of the gospel. It is the power of God unto salvation.
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." ~ 1 Corinthians 1:18

More than just preaching the gospel? I don't think so.