Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. - 1 Peter 2:11-12
Saint Francis once said, “Preach the Gospel; use words if necessary.” When we reach out to those who don’t know God, the first thing they evaluate is our behavior. In fact some may not even listen to our words until our behavior proves that we’re different. Not everyone understands theology; but everyone can see that you’re different when you love at times when other would hate, give at times when others would take, and pray at times when others would curse. Practical acts of love and service are surefire ways of opening doors to tell others why you live the way you live. Does it take longer? Sure, but it works.
Does your lifestyle help or hurt your ability to share the gospel with others?
How can you live today in a way that preaches the gospel without words?
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