Hey everyone,
About several months ago, I wrote a blog called ‘Preach the Gospel At All Times, and When Necessary, Use Words’ …No in response to the popular quote of St. Francis Assisi.
This quote pervades Christian culture and while it communicates an admirable sentiment of “letting your light shine for before men,” it is nevertheless a quote that is fundamentally flawed. Here’s what I mean, because the gospel is news about what Jesus has done–and because is news is fundamentally words–that means that news can only truly be communicated with words. Therefore, you can’t explain the gospel with your actions; it’s simply not possible. Sure, you can demonstrate the gospel and reflect it to others by virtue of living a life in line with Christ’s life. However, it will only give a faint, ambiguous message that way. It might be apparent that your actions and lifestyle reflect some significant reason–but that reason can’t be fully known just by your actions.
In the video, I propose that the gospel must be explained and heard in order for it to be truly known.
Hope it encourages ya!
-Austin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ciZOCW3As
