Bold like a lion with the dead lamb

A common sin in our day, that is often mistaken for righteousness, is the “Bold like a lion when the lamb is already dead” syndrome. This is where a preacher spends his time attacking the idols of past generations that have already been ground to pieces by our faithful forefathers, but refuses to step forward five hundred years and confront the temptations of the congregation in front of them. This kind of preacher has a Costco size Tiger Balm® in the locker room but won’t shut up about how great it is in order to take the lid off.