I think that sometimes we get so caught up in doing good works and fear of offending people that we forget our main mission. Jesus wasn’t afraid to offend people. It was worth the cost of being hated if it meant that others would find salvation. Naturally, we want to be liked by others which can cause us to hide behind good works. And even though that doesn’t negate the good works we do, it often takes honesty and vulnerability in sharing the gospel to bring others to Jesus. Good food for thought as I agree that’s it’s a predicament many of us find ourselves in.
It’s a very fine line that is difficult to walk but something I think we should always hold tension between and ask ourselves if we’re actually doing both well
I think that sometimes we get so caught up in doing good works and fear of offending people that we forget our main mission. Jesus wasn’t afraid to offend people. It was worth the cost of being hated if it meant that others would find salvation. Naturally, we want to be liked by others which can cause us to hide behind good works. And even though that doesn’t negate the good works we do, it often takes honesty and vulnerability in sharing the gospel to bring others to Jesus. Good food for thought as I agree that’s it’s a predicament many of us find ourselves in.
It’s a very fine line that is difficult to walk but something I think we should always hold tension between and ask ourselves if we’re actually doing both well