I have an issue with preaching. Specifically, going door to door, talking to people who, for the most part, have no desire whatsoever to hear what I have to say. More specifically, being REQUIRED to do so as a means of salvation. I do not personally believe formal preaching is a responsibility of every Christian. I do believe that a Christian should talk about his/her beliefs as they are so moved. There are a number of scriptures that come to mind that support my point of view. However, there are also a number of scriptures that come to mind to support the view that all Christians should be involved in preaching formally. I believe this to be a contradiction, and am very frustrated by the constant 'you must preach' mantra.
In support of not everyone preaching:
Eph 4:11 - And he gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelizers, some as shepherds and teachers,James 3:1 - Not many of YOU should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment
In support of preaching (some paraphrased to give the supposed reasoning):
Eze 3:17-21 - warning someone wicked
Rom 10:14,15 - how, in turn will they hear without someone to preach?
1 Tim 4:16 - Pay constant attention to yourself and to your teaching. Stay by these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
Luke 19:40 - I tell YOU, If these remained silent, the stones would cry out.
2 Tim 4:2 - preach the word, be at it urgently in favorable season, in troublesome season, reprove, reprimand, exhort, with all long-suffering and [art of] teaching
Any thoughts?