Third, the Hebrew language is practical in ministry because it helps those who use it to defend the truth of the gospel. To adequately and compellingly refute false teachings, one must have a knowledge of the original languages. This includes not only the ability to defend the truth against cults like the Jehovah’s Witnesses but also protection against the subtler intrusions of pharisaical tradition or liberal theology. Piper explains, “Weakness in Greek and Hebrew also gives rise to exegetical imprecision