Reaching the World
Most of us, have a wrong idea of how to reach the world. We have a desire to see men saved, but our methods aren't effective, and they don't follow the example of Jesus. We suppose that to win the world we must first address their sin. The "world" is aware of its sin, in most cases--maybe, every case. We all have within a us a conscience--saved or unsaved; it's innate. It will tap all of us on our shoulders when we mess up--the Holy Ghost didn't give us a conscience (when we accepted Jesus Christ); we always had one. The Holy Ghost provides the means to respond to sin in our lives--and to avoid sin, before it happens; the Spirit gives us power to say "no" to sin, but we know what sin is, whether we admit it or not.
When we attempt to reach the world, our misconception of their lack of awareness of sin (in their lives) leads us down an unwise path. Instead of providing them with the solution, we offer them the problem. We attack. We list their sins and preach them into Hell, and then spend a little time on the solution (Check out the altar call or invitation at most of our churches--we don't have a lot of time. If they don't come quickly, oh well! It takes time for most people to make such a life-altering decision). The problem with this technique is that we have now, turned them off--and caused them to point fingers back at us, in judgement. This is why the world sees Christians in such a negative light--and they search for our shortcomings and sins, because we have done it to them. We need to offer them Christ, the Cross and love, not hellfire and brimstone. That's the solution to the woes of the world, not a rehearsal of the wrongs--wouldn't that turn YOU off? We all want to attack or retaliate in kind, when the worst of us is dragged out into the open--it's human nature. We have to stop trying to uncover others faults, and shine that light on our own.
The "unsaved" people in our lives know who we are when the worship service dismisses on Sunday morning. They see the negativity, the dishonesty, the bad attitudes, the unwillingness to be confronted, the lust issues, the meanness, the judgemental ways and more. When we approach them, offering what we "have" (and not doing anything to correct our issues, but attempting to cover them up or pretend they don't even exist!), they think we are crazy! We wonder why we cannot "win" our family's to Christ. We cannot win them, because they don't see Christ in us. We show the "Christ" side to the saints, and come home leaving Jesus behind--at the church building. To others, most of us appear to be unbalanced, bipolar and maybe a bit schizophrenic, too! I'm sure they wonder why many of us don't get psychiatric help, for OUR conditions. They see Sybil (and multiple personality disorder), while we think we are presenting the wholeness of the Word. We must become one--not only collectively, but individually. We have to have one "personality". We have to be compassionate, kind, loving and forgiving people--at all times, not just when we are presenting our best side to our saved friends and fellow worshippers. That is so fake--there shouldn't be this duality; one facade at church and one facade (or reality), outside of church.
If we continue to focus on what is wrong with others, understand that judgement is going to come right back at us. We have to be honest about who we really are--by God's standard, and not our own; then, be willing to allow the Holy Spirit to correct what is wrong--and even then, don't point fingers at others, because we still won't be perfect, not as long as we are on this earth. We cannot approach people with a "better-than-though" stance. Smugness and arrogance don't win souls.
Take the time to examine how Jesus won His followers. Look, as He calls His disciples--Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (the son of Alphaeus), Simon called Zelotes and Judas Iscariot, thbecausee traitor--in the end. (Luke 6:12-16). When He "called" them (they were already chosen, before the world began, just like us), they were ordinary men, involved in their livelihood's--some fishermen, or like Matthew, the hated tax collector, or Levi, the publican. Funny, He didn't choose the super-religious scribes and Pharisees to have as His closest and most trusted?!! Isn't that who we would choose? In fact, isn't that how we choose? Some would say, Jesus actually chose the dregs of society to follow Him. He still does--when we recognize that all of us, "saved" as we claim to be, are simply sinners--delivered by grace, and there is NOTHING good, innately, in any of us; it's ALL Him. (The only "good" that exists in us, is from Him).
Jesus handpicked His future disciples, not because they were the elite, but for the potential that a relationship with Him would create in them. He chose them with the knowledge that one would betray Him to the government (and make money on the deal), others would bail out (falling asleep) when He needed them the most, one had a foul mouth and a super-bad attitude, one was fearful and faithless, and the leader of the bunch (the same one with the foul mouth) would deny Him three times (and all hid at the crucial moment), some sought celebrity--but He still picked them. He still chooses the same way. Remember, Jesus didn't come for the righteous, but sinners (in need of repentance) (Luke 5:32). When He approached them, He didn't tell them to go and wash and be cleansed--then come and follow Him. He didn't tell them how dirty and foul they were. He simply called them, as they were, fellowshipped with them and allowed His light to penetrate their hearts and regenerate them. It didn't happen overnight, either. They failed miserably, time and again--and, He didn't throw them away. He taught them about faith, but their faith sunk, in the midst of trials and tests. They feared the storms--literal, and some not so literal. They ran for their lives, when the Roman soldiers came to arrest Him. Yes, even after spending all of this time with the Savior, they still weren't perfect--and, neither are we.
The disciples Jesus chose, were the "fathers" of the church--the apostles, the leaders--in spite of their shortcomings and some extreme failures. Even, after they received the Holy Ghost, Peter and Paul fought over doctrinal issues, many of the Jewish Christians (the leaders, too!) tried to force the Law on the Gentile saints, and there were many problems, but He STILL chose them and used them, for His glory. None of us are "perfect" enough to point fingers at others, in condemnation--none of us. The best that we can do is offer the solution to the ills of this sinful world--because we are counting on His grace to make it ourselves, or at least we should be. It would seem as though we don't believe the grace that we speak and sing about. If we did, we wouldn't point out the sin of others, because we would understand that we are no different--we simply have been gifted grace to cover our mess. No one who truly understands how filthy and undone they are (without Christ), wants to point out the sin of others; they are too busy being grateful for the covering of the Blood of Jesus. Furthermore, they want to share it. All of us, need His grace, moment to moment--not just to receive salvation, but constantly to keep us, so what is there to boast in, except Christ? There is nothing about us that is holy, except the Christ, in us. Nothing about is (truly) righteous, escept the Christ, in us. Yet, we are self-righteous and judgemental.
Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well, one day. He asked her for a drink of water, even though He knew of her spotted past--and present. He didn't walk up to her and list her sins. He asked her for something--this is how He deals with each of us--He wants us, just as we are, so that He can do the work and take full credit for the work done. Jesus hints to this Samaritan woman (that, according to the Law, He should have nothing to do with) Who He really is--the Living Water, and gives her the choice and the time to decide if she wants More. She wants this Living Water--and much of that desire is born out of Jesus' technique. He didn't shun her, as the Pharisee's and leaders of the synagogue would have Him do, but He found a common ground--the water, the well. Everyone needs water to survive, and Jesus used water as the vehicle to approach the woman. Did Jesus need her to give Him water? Jesus is the Water! He asked for water, not to fulfil His needs, but hers. He talked to her about water, not her sin. He made Himself available to her--and her husband, in spite of her sin. It was only after He drew her in that He made her aware of His knowledge of her lifestyle--and it wasn't in condemnation, but to show her that He is the Messiah. She became a witness for Him.
Our approach is very different. We point out the sins of others, alienate them and wonder why they reject the message. It would seem that we should follow the Example. Love and mercy will win souls. Pretentiousness and superiority will repel them, every time. Does this mean we don't see sin, or that we ignore sin? No, it means that the sin of others is not OUR business--that is God's business. Our business, our vocation is to be "salt" and "light" in this world. Salt seasons and flavors--it adds something. Light reflects--we are to be a reflection of Christ. When the world sees us and experiences us, they should know that we have been with God--without us pointing it out or, that we are better or, that they are deficient. The "flavor" and the "reflection" (of God) should be apparent, by our walk, our attitude and our countenance. It shouldn't take a sermon, or our carrying a big Bible to identify us as Christians. We are to be "living epistles" that men can read.
Consider what salt does: in baking, as in bread. It enhances flavor! It rounds out flavor, and it makes everything seem to come together. It also makes you thirst for more. Salt also has a chemical role. In dough and pastry it enhances texture as well. Some items made without salt will be tough and dense with a hard crust. (That's us! "Dense" and "hard"!) Puff pastry will taste flat and greasy and will not color.
Salt has an unusual effect on fat, as well. When you eat sweet butter on bread in your mouth you feel some kind of fat, some kind of oiliness on the palate (everything is unpleasant without a little salt). If you do that with salted butter you don't get that same sensation.
Salt has several functions in baked goods:
Without salt, bread rises faster and air pockets enlarge where the gluten has broken, allowing holes to form. Bread made without salt will taste bland. We need more salt--even sweet things need salt. Can you see why Jesus called us to be "salt" in the world?
We ought to "round out" or provide balance. We ought to cause things to make sense, not be more confusing. Our presence should cause others to "thirst" for Him. We should enhance and not tear down the good in others (we see strong personalities, for instance, as a negative. We don't like the people who confront us, but God uses them to cause us to see ourselves. We shouldn't try to change their personality to suit our comfort, but allow that friction to exist and even encourage it--it's for our own good.) We can, without the saltiness become tough and dense with a hard exterior. We all know people--even ourselves, who have a tough, dense and hard way. It's exhibited by our tendency to be rigid and dogmatic, not giving others the freedom to find their own way to God, and their own relationship with Him--it's when we require uniformity, rather than unity. No one is required to conform to OUR standards, by God. We are not always right, or righteous--sometimes, it's just self-righteousness. And, we must not be so harsh--these tendencies repel, rather than draw. Many of us, have a little "fat" that we need to get rid of--of course, physically (I do, that's for sure!) but spiritually-speaking, there's some unpleasant "fat", some things we need to shed, too. Just having "sweetness" or the lofty words we want to hear doesn't address that. "Salt" or truth, in this case will break down that distasteful edge, in us--removing that unpleasant sensation.
Salt contributes. It adds something special and needed to other "ingredients". It does so without screaming of its presence. We don't taste salt in a cookie, but its presence balances the other ingredients, and brings out the sweetness. Salt controls--without being controlling. It gives room to the other ingredients to shine, even taking a back seat. Salt recognizes its role as supporter and doesn't try to overpower sugar in your cookie, turning it into a biscuit or worse, a block of salt! Salt strengthens the bands of love that bind us together, giving us the opportunity to grow into the "one" that Jesus prayed for us to be. Salt provides strength for the process of maturation. Maturation is hard work, salt makes it possible--it is strength for the journey.
Salt enhances (the flavor of food), preserves (food), helps to regulate and control normal body functions, and acts as a building block for more complex chemicals...and, so should we.
Now, let us "turn to the light"!:) Consider its properties and effects. In the early part of the 20th century, there were two different models for light. One looked at light as a particle and the other looked at light as a wave. With the development of quantum physics, we discovered that light is both particle and wave. Light can act like a particle and a wave at the same time. We just see different aspects of its nature at different times.
Light is not so easy to define (it took quantum physics, after all!). Jesus said, "I am the Light of the world", and calls us to be light, too. I'd like to (loosely) think of Jesus as the Wave, and us as the particle or particles of the Light. Light and the way in which it works has caused debate for centuries, now. Some still today, think of light primarily as particle--we do, too. We place great emphasis on self and miss the big picture. It's tunnel vision; it's the tendency to see everything in small terms--personal ones. Jesus, as the Wave, is always moving--never-changing, but impacting us whenever and wherever we invite Him. Things remain darkened, until we "pull back the curtain" and allow the Light to shine through. Once the Light comes in, He moves within us, changing the property of the particles--not their essence or personality, but providing Himself to us, so that we reflect His Image, with our individual personalities.
Too often, we get stuck on the "particle". We miss the work of the "Wave" and His desire to have us live and move and have our being--in Him. It's not all about us, it's about Him. Together with Him, we are more than conquerors. With Him, the gates of hell cannot prevail against us. With Him, who can stand against us? We must get beyond ourselves to the Source, and allow Him to move in us and make us one with Him, and one another. Remember light reflects--not itself, because we cannot actually see light, we sense its presence and see what light reflects. Just so, we cannot see God, but we see His reflection in those who choose to allow Him to be magnified in them. We see one another, but is Christ represented in what we see? He Is, He was and will always be Light, but will He be Light, in us? How can we be the light that draws others? John 13:35 (The Amplified Bible) says, "By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]." Love is the vehicle to transport Light to the world.
Reaching the world requires realness, transparency and a willingness to put ourselves on the line. How willing are we to die to self, that others might find Him? There exists among us such an air of superiority and pretentiousness--and both detract from the message that we want to present. We have the (mistaken) idea that the world doesn't see what we really are, but they see us clearly; and until they see us line up with the Word of God, and live what we say, they will not come. Revival isn't going to come through preaching and singing, but through living the life of Christ, before men. How did Jesus win souls to Him? Do, likewise.
"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." (Proverbs 11:30, KJV).
When we attempt to reach the world, our misconception of their lack of awareness of sin (in their lives) leads us down an unwise path. Instead of providing them with the solution, we offer them the problem. We attack. We list their sins and preach them into Hell, and then spend a little time on the solution (Check out the altar call or invitation at most of our churches--we don't have a lot of time. If they don't come quickly, oh well! It takes time for most people to make such a life-altering decision). The problem with this technique is that we have now, turned them off--and caused them to point fingers back at us, in judgement. This is why the world sees Christians in such a negative light--and they search for our shortcomings and sins, because we have done it to them. We need to offer them Christ, the Cross and love, not hellfire and brimstone. That's the solution to the woes of the world, not a rehearsal of the wrongs--wouldn't that turn YOU off? We all want to attack or retaliate in kind, when the worst of us is dragged out into the open--it's human nature. We have to stop trying to uncover others faults, and shine that light on our own.
The "unsaved" people in our lives know who we are when the worship service dismisses on Sunday morning. They see the negativity, the dishonesty, the bad attitudes, the unwillingness to be confronted, the lust issues, the meanness, the judgemental ways and more. When we approach them, offering what we "have" (and not doing anything to correct our issues, but attempting to cover them up or pretend they don't even exist!), they think we are crazy! We wonder why we cannot "win" our family's to Christ. We cannot win them, because they don't see Christ in us. We show the "Christ" side to the saints, and come home leaving Jesus behind--at the church building. To others, most of us appear to be unbalanced, bipolar and maybe a bit schizophrenic, too! I'm sure they wonder why many of us don't get psychiatric help, for OUR conditions. They see Sybil (and multiple personality disorder), while we think we are presenting the wholeness of the Word. We must become one--not only collectively, but individually. We have to have one "personality". We have to be compassionate, kind, loving and forgiving people--at all times, not just when we are presenting our best side to our saved friends and fellow worshippers. That is so fake--there shouldn't be this duality; one facade at church and one facade (or reality), outside of church.
If we continue to focus on what is wrong with others, understand that judgement is going to come right back at us. We have to be honest about who we really are--by God's standard, and not our own; then, be willing to allow the Holy Spirit to correct what is wrong--and even then, don't point fingers at others, because we still won't be perfect, not as long as we are on this earth. We cannot approach people with a "better-than-though" stance. Smugness and arrogance don't win souls.
Take the time to examine how Jesus won His followers. Look, as He calls His disciples--Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (the son of Alphaeus), Simon called Zelotes and Judas Iscariot, thbecausee traitor--in the end. (Luke 6:12-16). When He "called" them (they were already chosen, before the world began, just like us), they were ordinary men, involved in their livelihood's--some fishermen, or like Matthew, the hated tax collector, or Levi, the publican. Funny, He didn't choose the super-religious scribes and Pharisees to have as His closest and most trusted?!! Isn't that who we would choose? In fact, isn't that how we choose? Some would say, Jesus actually chose the dregs of society to follow Him. He still does--when we recognize that all of us, "saved" as we claim to be, are simply sinners--delivered by grace, and there is NOTHING good, innately, in any of us; it's ALL Him. (The only "good" that exists in us, is from Him).
Jesus handpicked His future disciples, not because they were the elite, but for the potential that a relationship with Him would create in them. He chose them with the knowledge that one would betray Him to the government (and make money on the deal), others would bail out (falling asleep) when He needed them the most, one had a foul mouth and a super-bad attitude, one was fearful and faithless, and the leader of the bunch (the same one with the foul mouth) would deny Him three times (and all hid at the crucial moment), some sought celebrity--but He still picked them. He still chooses the same way. Remember, Jesus didn't come for the righteous, but sinners (in need of repentance) (Luke 5:32). When He approached them, He didn't tell them to go and wash and be cleansed--then come and follow Him. He didn't tell them how dirty and foul they were. He simply called them, as they were, fellowshipped with them and allowed His light to penetrate their hearts and regenerate them. It didn't happen overnight, either. They failed miserably, time and again--and, He didn't throw them away. He taught them about faith, but their faith sunk, in the midst of trials and tests. They feared the storms--literal, and some not so literal. They ran for their lives, when the Roman soldiers came to arrest Him. Yes, even after spending all of this time with the Savior, they still weren't perfect--and, neither are we.
The disciples Jesus chose, were the "fathers" of the church--the apostles, the leaders--in spite of their shortcomings and some extreme failures. Even, after they received the Holy Ghost, Peter and Paul fought over doctrinal issues, many of the Jewish Christians (the leaders, too!) tried to force the Law on the Gentile saints, and there were many problems, but He STILL chose them and used them, for His glory. None of us are "perfect" enough to point fingers at others, in condemnation--none of us. The best that we can do is offer the solution to the ills of this sinful world--because we are counting on His grace to make it ourselves, or at least we should be. It would seem as though we don't believe the grace that we speak and sing about. If we did, we wouldn't point out the sin of others, because we would understand that we are no different--we simply have been gifted grace to cover our mess. No one who truly understands how filthy and undone they are (without Christ), wants to point out the sin of others; they are too busy being grateful for the covering of the Blood of Jesus. Furthermore, they want to share it. All of us, need His grace, moment to moment--not just to receive salvation, but constantly to keep us, so what is there to boast in, except Christ? There is nothing about us that is holy, except the Christ, in us. Nothing about is (truly) righteous, escept the Christ, in us. Yet, we are self-righteous and judgemental.
Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well, one day. He asked her for a drink of water, even though He knew of her spotted past--and present. He didn't walk up to her and list her sins. He asked her for something--this is how He deals with each of us--He wants us, just as we are, so that He can do the work and take full credit for the work done. Jesus hints to this Samaritan woman (that, according to the Law, He should have nothing to do with) Who He really is--the Living Water, and gives her the choice and the time to decide if she wants More. She wants this Living Water--and much of that desire is born out of Jesus' technique. He didn't shun her, as the Pharisee's and leaders of the synagogue would have Him do, but He found a common ground--the water, the well. Everyone needs water to survive, and Jesus used water as the vehicle to approach the woman. Did Jesus need her to give Him water? Jesus is the Water! He asked for water, not to fulfil His needs, but hers. He talked to her about water, not her sin. He made Himself available to her--and her husband, in spite of her sin. It was only after He drew her in that He made her aware of His knowledge of her lifestyle--and it wasn't in condemnation, but to show her that He is the Messiah. She became a witness for Him.
Our approach is very different. We point out the sins of others, alienate them and wonder why they reject the message. It would seem that we should follow the Example. Love and mercy will win souls. Pretentiousness and superiority will repel them, every time. Does this mean we don't see sin, or that we ignore sin? No, it means that the sin of others is not OUR business--that is God's business. Our business, our vocation is to be "salt" and "light" in this world. Salt seasons and flavors--it adds something. Light reflects--we are to be a reflection of Christ. When the world sees us and experiences us, they should know that we have been with God--without us pointing it out or, that we are better or, that they are deficient. The "flavor" and the "reflection" (of God) should be apparent, by our walk, our attitude and our countenance. It shouldn't take a sermon, or our carrying a big Bible to identify us as Christians. We are to be "living epistles" that men can read.
Consider what salt does: in baking, as in bread. It enhances flavor! It rounds out flavor, and it makes everything seem to come together. It also makes you thirst for more. Salt also has a chemical role. In dough and pastry it enhances texture as well. Some items made without salt will be tough and dense with a hard crust. (That's us! "Dense" and "hard"!) Puff pastry will taste flat and greasy and will not color.
Salt has an unusual effect on fat, as well. When you eat sweet butter on bread in your mouth you feel some kind of fat, some kind of oiliness on the palate (everything is unpleasant without a little salt). If you do that with salted butter you don't get that same sensation.
Salt has several functions in baked goods:
- It contributes to overall flavor.
- In bread, it controls the fermentation rate of yeast.
- It has a strengthening effect on the gluten protein in the dough.
Without salt, bread rises faster and air pockets enlarge where the gluten has broken, allowing holes to form. Bread made without salt will taste bland. We need more salt--even sweet things need salt. Can you see why Jesus called us to be "salt" in the world?
We ought to "round out" or provide balance. We ought to cause things to make sense, not be more confusing. Our presence should cause others to "thirst" for Him. We should enhance and not tear down the good in others (we see strong personalities, for instance, as a negative. We don't like the people who confront us, but God uses them to cause us to see ourselves. We shouldn't try to change their personality to suit our comfort, but allow that friction to exist and even encourage it--it's for our own good.) We can, without the saltiness become tough and dense with a hard exterior. We all know people--even ourselves, who have a tough, dense and hard way. It's exhibited by our tendency to be rigid and dogmatic, not giving others the freedom to find their own way to God, and their own relationship with Him--it's when we require uniformity, rather than unity. No one is required to conform to OUR standards, by God. We are not always right, or righteous--sometimes, it's just self-righteousness. And, we must not be so harsh--these tendencies repel, rather than draw. Many of us, have a little "fat" that we need to get rid of--of course, physically (I do, that's for sure!) but spiritually-speaking, there's some unpleasant "fat", some things we need to shed, too. Just having "sweetness" or the lofty words we want to hear doesn't address that. "Salt" or truth, in this case will break down that distasteful edge, in us--removing that unpleasant sensation.
Salt contributes. It adds something special and needed to other "ingredients". It does so without screaming of its presence. We don't taste salt in a cookie, but its presence balances the other ingredients, and brings out the sweetness. Salt controls--without being controlling. It gives room to the other ingredients to shine, even taking a back seat. Salt recognizes its role as supporter and doesn't try to overpower sugar in your cookie, turning it into a biscuit or worse, a block of salt! Salt strengthens the bands of love that bind us together, giving us the opportunity to grow into the "one" that Jesus prayed for us to be. Salt provides strength for the process of maturation. Maturation is hard work, salt makes it possible--it is strength for the journey.
Salt enhances (the flavor of food), preserves (food), helps to regulate and control normal body functions, and acts as a building block for more complex chemicals...and, so should we.
Now, let us "turn to the light"!:) Consider its properties and effects. In the early part of the 20th century, there were two different models for light. One looked at light as a particle and the other looked at light as a wave. With the development of quantum physics, we discovered that light is both particle and wave. Light can act like a particle and a wave at the same time. We just see different aspects of its nature at different times.
Light is not so easy to define (it took quantum physics, after all!). Jesus said, "I am the Light of the world", and calls us to be light, too. I'd like to (loosely) think of Jesus as the Wave, and us as the particle or particles of the Light. Light and the way in which it works has caused debate for centuries, now. Some still today, think of light primarily as particle--we do, too. We place great emphasis on self and miss the big picture. It's tunnel vision; it's the tendency to see everything in small terms--personal ones. Jesus, as the Wave, is always moving--never-changing, but impacting us whenever and wherever we invite Him. Things remain darkened, until we "pull back the curtain" and allow the Light to shine through. Once the Light comes in, He moves within us, changing the property of the particles--not their essence or personality, but providing Himself to us, so that we reflect His Image, with our individual personalities.
Too often, we get stuck on the "particle". We miss the work of the "Wave" and His desire to have us live and move and have our being--in Him. It's not all about us, it's about Him. Together with Him, we are more than conquerors. With Him, the gates of hell cannot prevail against us. With Him, who can stand against us? We must get beyond ourselves to the Source, and allow Him to move in us and make us one with Him, and one another. Remember light reflects--not itself, because we cannot actually see light, we sense its presence and see what light reflects. Just so, we cannot see God, but we see His reflection in those who choose to allow Him to be magnified in them. We see one another, but is Christ represented in what we see? He Is, He was and will always be Light, but will He be Light, in us? How can we be the light that draws others? John 13:35 (The Amplified Bible) says, "By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]." Love is the vehicle to transport Light to the world.
Reaching the world requires realness, transparency and a willingness to put ourselves on the line. How willing are we to die to self, that others might find Him? There exists among us such an air of superiority and pretentiousness--and both detract from the message that we want to present. We have the (mistaken) idea that the world doesn't see what we really are, but they see us clearly; and until they see us line up with the Word of God, and live what we say, they will not come. Revival isn't going to come through preaching and singing, but through living the life of Christ, before men. How did Jesus win souls to Him? Do, likewise.
"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." (Proverbs 11:30, KJV).
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