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    No Single Act

    Posted on Wednesday 3 March 2010 by Greg @ 1:03 pm
    Filed under: Rants

    Here’s something I’ve been thinking about…

    No single act in the Christian life is as dangerous as evangelism. Bible study, prayer and attending church are not dangerous, they are disciplines. But when you actually open your mouth to proclaim the gospel to someone you risk some kind of loss. In some countries that could be your life. But in America it is most likely your reputation, a relationship or maybe even a pending promotion. When you share the gospel, even in a loving way, you could be subjecting yourself to mockery or, at the very minimum, alienation by co-workers, classmates, family or friends. When you proclaim Christ’s controversial message to those you know you are picking up your cross in a visceral and vocal way. You are that proving you are willing to die to that relationship, if need be, so that that person can hear and have the opportunity of being transformed by the gospel. Now that is dangerous and that is evangelism.

    Signed, Greg Stier
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    10 Comments for 'No Single Act'

    1. On March 3, 2010 @ 1:18 pm Brian said:
      • Yeah, I experienced the dangerous side of evangelism this past weekend on the elevator (insert inside information here). Anyway, we’ve got it easy here is the U.S. when it comes to sharing our faith. Unlike other countries we’re not persecuted physically on a regular basis (well, not yet anyway). Sure we may suffer relationships and reputations, but compared to other places in this world it’s an easy danger to face.

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        Greg Reply:
        March 3rd, 2010 at 2:41 pm

        Amen! Farakhan! There I said it!

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    2. On March 3, 2010 @ 1:54 pm Jason Lamb said:
      • Great post Greg. I whole-heartedly agree that by opening our mouths and take a stand for what we believe in we are putting everything on the line. It’s the matter of coming to the realization of what you are putting on the line if you don’t.

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        Greg Reply:
        March 3rd, 2010 at 2:41 pm

        yes sir!

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    3. On March 3, 2010 @ 3:33 pm Amanda said:
      • Great thoughts!!! U R Awesome Hey Greg, do you think that verses can be taken out of context sometimes? And if so, does that change the meaning of the verse? Like, I’m in the youth praise band at church, and the leader said that, as band people, we need to be an example to others in speech, life, love, purity and faith, but left off the “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young,” part. I know we need to be an example, but I think he should’ve used the whole verse. What do you think? ~~~Amanda~~~Middle Schooler

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        greg stier Reply:
        March 3rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm

        I think that he was using the verse in context but it’s always cool to use the whole verse. Keep thinking. You are doing a great job!

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    4. On March 3, 2010 @ 5:20 pm Will said:
      • …and because it IS dangerous for those who Proclaim the Name of Jesus Christ, it follows that AS we Proclaim His Name Through the Power of our Holy Spirit we ARE Dangerous to the kingdom of Satan! (Hmmm…what came first, being Dangerous or being in danger?….)

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    5. On March 3, 2010 @ 7:13 pm Chris Whited said:
      • Greg,

        you are so very correct that when we evangelize we are putting ourselves on the line. But is that not the point of the Christian life to put it all on the line for Christ. As Christ told the religious of his time that doctors come for the sick not the well. In all other activities or disciples of the christian walk we are tending to the well while in evangelism we are reaching out to the sick. Thanks for the thoughts, hope to see you at another conference someday,

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    6. On March 4, 2010 @ 7:41 am Katelyn said:
      • amen. Speaking of evangelism, on Saturday night over dinner, me and another guy in my youth group, went and talked to 2 people and they said they are Christians and are trusting Jesus! It was pretty cool, so I gave them both high fives. (:

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        greg stier Reply:
        March 4th, 2010 at 11:19 am

        High five right back atcha!

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