Newbigin, as a missionary, argued otherwise. In a non-Christian culture, the gospel needs to be demonstrated in our lives and communities before anyone has interest in its content. In the West, he said, that means the first place we will demonstrate the gospel is in our public life.[13] If you sincerely create beauty, protect the vulnerable, and serve from the heart in all your work, you’re preparing the way for Jesus to enter someone’s life. Before our neighbors understand the truth of Jesus, they need to see the beauty of Jesus. People must be enchanted before they’re convinced. We show that
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