This was found in a discussion on the sphere forums, regarding someone bringing up the dead horse about “Gospel Rap” and how much (or in the poster’s case, how little) preaching goes on oftentimes. HE then posed the question “what is too preachy”?

eternal’s humourous reponse makes a good point. I consistently battle the “TPP Syndrome” internally. There’s a time and place for correct teaching; it’s just that many times I don’t keep in mind when the time is :)

TYPICAL KID: Hey dude, that’s a cool jersey

TOO PREACHY PREACHER: Jerseys will all burn in the inferno. It’s just a posssession. He who dies with the most toys still dies my man. You need Jesus.

TYPICAL KID: Um, ok. I was just saying I like Lebron James too.

TOO PREACHY PREACHER: Hey, you are coming dangerously close to idol worship my man. Only Jesus leads us to salvation, no matter how many dunks Lebron might have. Lebron might drop 50, but Jesus can send you to hell. Now who’s more tougher than that?

TYPICAL KID: Right….uh, I have to go.

TOO PREACHY PREACHER: Hey, I’m just dropping science on you. And speaking of scientists, they better submit to the almighty truth of creationism, because their evolution mumbo jumbo is all devil talk leading the millions astray. You better watch yourself. You better get right or get left.

TYPICAL KID: POLICE!