the Boston Missionary Society had a famous meeting with the American Indians, the Chiefs of Buffalo Creek, New York. And the Chiefs said to the missionary leaders, after listening to their presentation of the Gospel, ‘You say that there is one true faith through Jesus Christ. Good. We will wait and watch you. If we see the effect of your teaching does good on your people, we will consider your teaching and your Jesus Christ.’
Now it’s not a great way for unbelievers to make their mind up about Jesus Christ by watching the people of Jesus Christ, but it is a challenge to the people of Jesus Christ, isn’t it. Imagine if your neighbour said to you, ‘We will watch you. We will watch you this year.’ The people at work, ‘We will watch you this year. And then, if there is some good effect, we will take the message seriously.’
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