The Importance of Sound Doctrine by Dr. Cuyler

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 16, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 39.

The Importance of Sound Doctrine

By Dr. Cuyler

In these days, I fear that good, sound, old-fashioned, stout, doctrinal preaching is going out of vogue. I beg of you, ministers, do not yield to this unhappy drift; no, not for an hour. Sound doctrine is the real backbone and strength of truly successful preaching. The mightiest discourses that have shaken vast assemblies, and sent sinners trembling to the cross of Christ, have been vitalized by some stupendous doctrina, or revealed teaching of Almighty God. My brilliant neighbor has unwisely said that "doctrine is only the skin of truth set up and stuffed." Just imagine St. Paul writing to Timothy, "Give attendance to—the stuffed skin of truth."—Dr. Cuyler.