“A man who teaches without doing what he teaches is like a spring which cleanses and gives drink to everyone, but it is not
able to purify itself.”
—-Abba Poeman
This thought may require some deep introspection. The idea that I would like to draw from this is the concept of our inability to purify ourselves. Purification, refinement, absolution are all needed to continue in the Christian life. There is a tendency in all of us to stop at a particular point and act as if we have arrived. Such an attitude is soul- endangering.
Undoubtedly, the most important aspect of the Christian walk is renewal. Renewal is ongoing conversion of the soul that leads to deeper understanding of sin and service. If we work and preach to others and never take time for the renewal of our souls we, just as the spring, will ultimately dry up. We must all take time to do a retreat or seek a director that will guide to the next step.
- Are you teaching without doing?
- Are you neglecting the renewal of your soul?
A Pastor's Thoughts 
It is more important to prepare the messenger than the message.
Good point!