“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 2:12).
Eric Liddell was the greatest runner of his time. When the 1924 Paris Olympics were approaching he withdrew from the 100 meters (his best event) because the races would take place on a Sunday. Instead, he trained for the 400 meters where his best time was at best average by Olympic standards. To make a long story short, Liddell not only medaled but broke the Olympic and world records for the 400 at the Paris Games.
Liddell would later become a missionary to China. Liddell is quoted as saying, “We are all missionaries. Wherever we go we either bring people nearer to Jesus or we repel them from Christ.”
The lives we live either point people to Jesus and his grace, or is the reason why many reject Jesus.
Christian, people are watching to see if there’s any truth to this Christianity thing. Some are hoping against hope that this God of grace and love is for real. Be the reason why people believe in the grace and the love of Jesus.
We will close with what Martin Luther said. “God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does.”
Live such good lives that they may see your good deeds and glorify God.
Praxis: Faith in Action 