This ethics of preaching text identifies vices of irresponsible preaching practices. Preachers who fail to develop deep respect for their listeners or drift into a lack faithfulness to the Gospel can end up becoming: <br /><br />· The Pretender (The Problem of In-authenticity)<br />· The Egoist (The Problem of Self-absorption)<br />· The Manipulator (The Problem of Greediness)<br />· The Panderer (The Problem of Trendiness)<br />· The Crusader (The Problem of Exploitation)<br />· The Demagogue (The Problem of Self-righteousness) <br /><br />Just as the church historically derived its Seven Holy Virtues (chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, & humility) by naming Seven Deadly Sins (lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, & pride), Reid and Hogan call preachers to turn away from pulpit vices and strive to realize the homiletic virtues of becoming: <br /><br />· Authentic (The Call to Be Genuine)<br />· Altruistic (The Call to Be Selfless)<br />· Careful (The Call to Exercise Self-Control)<br />· Passionate (The Call to Be Honest to God)<br />· Courteous (The Call to Woo a Reasoned Reception)<br />· A ‘Namer’ of God (The Call to Reveal an Ineffable God) <br /><br />The Six Deadly Sins of Preaching explores the difference between the irresponsible practices, unfortunate missteps, and mere unthinking mistakes in preaching. A chapter is devoted to Preaching Missteps (problems that do not rise to the level of being irresponsible) that includes: <br /><br />· Short Changing the Process<br />· Waving a Red Flag<br />· Thou Shall Not Bore the Congregation<br />· Through the Looking Glass Darkly<br />· The Mumbler<br />· TMI—Too Much Information<br />· Your Cup Do Runneth Over<br />· Where’s This Sermon Going, Anyway?