Daily Devotions: Motivations for Preaching - August 27, 2026

2 Corinthians 2:17 (NLT) – “You see, we are not like the many hucksters who preach for personal profit. We preach the word of God with sincerity and with Christ’s authority, knowing that God is watching us.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall addresses the vital subject of ministry motivation, warning against the "hucksters" who preach solely for personal profit and lifestyle gain. He contrasts this with the scriptural call to preach God's Word with absolute sincerity, highlighting that the church or any pastoral staff must never take personal offerings or ask for personal gifts.   Pastor Sumrall explains that our hearts naturally follow our treasure; when we bring our tithes and offerings directly to the local church for the work of God, our hearts remain anchored in the Lord rather than being manipulated by personality-driven ministries. He reminds both pastors and believers that God is always watching and listening to every word, encouraging leaders to always preach with the integrity that honors His presence. ---- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2026 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.