“Courage,” says Collin Hansen, “is not measured by how many people you can offend.” Peter, the apostle best known for his overconfident bluster, learned over time to share his hope in Christ with “gentleness and respect.” When we lack these qualities we tend to condescendingly answer questions they’re not asking. Too many Christians are “seldom …
Tone Down the Condescension
“Pride,” wrote C.S. Lewis, “is the complete anti-God state of mind.” The best way to defeat arrogance is with meekness. My inadvertent response disarmed the spirit of pride and momentarily neutralized the adversary’s efforts to keep him incarcerated behind his wall. The Spirit slightly lifted the spiritual barrier like venetian blinds and let a little …
The Disarming Power of Humility
“Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence, or learning.” — FREDERICK WILLIAM FABER Humility goes a long way as a form of accidental evangelism. The genuinely humble Christian is more apt to attract people toward the meek and humble Son of God, than the bluster of a self-styled God expert. There are two motives …
Community Preaches
Elaine Heath said, “The proper context for evangelism is authentic Christian community, here the expression of loving community is the great apologetic for the gospel.” Especially in our day of frayed social fabric, authentic community is itself evangelistic. It’s an indispensable component of our wordless witness. Inviting people to a church service is a good …
Good Deeds for the Heaven Of It!
Jesus said, “They will see your good works”––not necessarily hear your good words––“and glorify your Father in heaven.” Peter echoed the same in his letter to spiritual exiles: “Live such good lives among the pagans that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.” Yes, actions done in …
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