Shining in the light of others we may have made a name as great preachers; our people may have canonized us. To turn now from imitating others and become our own true selves may mean temporary failure and cannonading. Better be cannonaded for being true, than canonized for being false. The preacher should be himself, his best self, his consecrated self, his highest self. In so doing he will best prove his sincerity, honor his God, and become a means of greatest blessing to the people to whom he ministers.