Evangelism dangers at work
Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia Article by Think Christian There’s a trial in progress alleging NASA ’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory demoted and then fired computer specialist David Coppedge for promoting his views on intelligent design. None of us can know what really went on at the JPL offices, to know how or how often Coppedge brought up the topic. It’s equally possible he did so from a position of humility and grace as with an agenda of self-righteousness. Since we can’t know that and the trial likely won’t explain the spirit of his evangelism, I have a related question: how can a Christian be a Christian, right where they are, and make their faith known without honking off the people around them? I believe the Bible offers a few models. Follow Paul and know your audience. If you are called to the ministry of people who are far from God , you need to know them. They will get to know you in their own time. It’s very easy to sta