Presenting the Gospel Message
The apostle Paul wrote,
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you,
live at peace with everyone."
Romans 12:18.
If you call yourself a Christians. A true believer in Christ Jesus do you live in peace with those around you?
I believe there is a very good reason to live in peace with those around us. It’s easier to present the gospel message.
If we are constantly finding fault with those around us. If we are constantly criticizing the government for the laws they pass that don’t infringe on our rights as believers, we will not win souls for Christ.
Living in peace particularly in a free democracy allows us to sit down with and present our beliefs with those who don’t hold the same beliefs. This in turn can and often does win souls for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
The apostle gave us one such example when he was in Athens. Acts 17:17-34 records how Paul presented the gospel. He didn’t say anything negative about his audiences beliefs, or about the temple to the numerous gods. Instead he picked up on the fact the Athenians had a temple to an unknown god. Then using this starting point he presented the Gospel of Christ Jesus.
The result some sneered, some believed, and importantly some wanted to here more.
This is how we should be. We should live in peace with those around us and use any opportunity God brings our way to present the Gospel of Christ.
Are you doing this?
Please think about it.
