A good example is the best sermon.
A good example is the best sermon.
Meaning in plain English
The saying calls a good example the best sermon. It favours demonstrating a value through conduct over explaining it only in speech.
Example
A teacher demonstrates a task and explains why the steps matter instead of relying on exhortation alone.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The comparison uses sermon as instruction, not a judgment of every religious address. A useful reading considers what a demonstration adds without assuming it always persuades or makes explanation unnecessary. An example also needs context to be understood.
When to use it
Use it to discuss the value of demonstration alongside explanation.
Keep in mind
No universal persuasion advantage or dismissal of all spoken instruction is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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