Paul pleads with us in 2 Corinthians 5:20 to be ambassadors for Christ.

20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

We are representatives of Christ. When people look at us and see how we behave, talk, and act we are proclaiming Christ through our actions. People may never go to a church service or crack open a bible and the only way they will ever know or see Jesus is through our actions and witness.

Greg Koukl has a great study on being a better ambassador for Christ. I have gone through these lessons many times and it definitely changed my outlook on what it means to be a representative of Jesus. He goes through and explains how we can approach the world in a loving and respectful way.

Here is his Ambassador’s Creed:

An ambassador is… 

• Ready.  An Ambassador is alert for chances to represent Christ and will not back away from a challenge or an opportunity. Patient.  An Ambassador won’t quarrel, but will listen in order to understand, then with gentleness seek to respectfully engage those who disagree.
  • Reasonable.  An Ambassador has informed convictions (not just feelings), gives reasons, asks questions, aggressively seeks answers, and will not be stumped by the same challenge twice.
  • Tactical.  An Ambassador adapts to each unique person and situation, maneuvering with wisdom to challenge bad thinking, presenting the truth in an understandable and compelling way.
  • Clear.  An Ambassador is careful with language, and will not rely on Christian lingo nor gain unfair advantage with empty rhetoric.
  • Fair.  An Ambassador is sympathetic and understanding towards others, and will acknowledge the merits of contrary views.
  • Honest.  An Ambassador is careful with the facts and will not misrepresent another’s view, overstate his own case, or understate the demands of the Gospel.
  • Humble.  An Ambassador is provisional in his claims, knowing that his understanding of truth is fallible, and will not press a point beyond what his evidence allows.
  • Attractive.  An Ambassador will act with grace, kindness, and good manners and will not dishonor Christ in his conduct.
  • Dependent.  An Ambassador knows that effectiveness requires joining his best efforts with God’s power.
  

I can’t recommend his Ambassador’s ABC study course more. Here is a link to purchase them. There are a total of 3 courses.

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Galatians 2:20