sound speech

[blouen]

There is a need for every believer to present himself holy, righteous, and as a model of good works to God and every man. Everyone should get a strong hold on the doctrine of truth, to avoid faltering in case a need arises for one to answer gainsayers about the belief one holds. One should be able to defend his stand; In sincerity and sound speech able to stop and convince the opposition of the truth that he brings.

Please correct my sentences.

[Anglika]

There is a need for every believer to present himself holy, righteous, and as a model of good works to God and every man. Everyone should get a strong hold on the doctrine of truth, to avoid faltering in case a need arises for one to answer gainsayers about the belief one holds. One should be able to defend his stand; In sincerity and sound speech able to stop and convince the opposition of the truth that he brings.

Please correct my sentences.

My comments:

I feel "holy" is not a good word in this context - it tends to carry a negative sense if someone presents himself as holy. Others may regard him as holy.

"..to present himself to God as righteous and as a model of good works to his fellow men."

"Everyone must have a strong understanding of the doctrine..."

Do not use "one" and "him" together. "A believer should be able to defend his beliefs, and with sincere speech and sound reasoning..."

[blouen]

This is it now:

There is a need for every believer to present himself to God as righteous and as a model of good works to his fellow men. Everyone should get a strong understanding of the doctrine of truth, to avoid faltering in case a need arises for one to answer gainsayers about the belief one holds. A believer should be able to defend his beliefs, and with sincere speech and sound reasoning stop and convince the opposition of the truth that he brings.

Any more comments

[Anglika]

It's much smoother.

[blouen]

Thanks for the help, A!