From Wesley's Sermon 24
"It is impossible for any that have it to hide the religion of Jesus Christ."
"Men who love darkness rather than light will make every effort to prove that the light in you is darkness... Your [persistence] will make you still more visible and conspicuous than you were before."
"A secret, unobserved religion cannot be the religion of Jesus Christ."
"God does not enlighten any soul with his glorious knowledge and love to have it covered or concealed, either by so-called prudence, or shame..."
These thoughts are foremost in my mind as I consider evangelism in this season. We dare not, we cannot hide the love and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ! It will not be enough that we ourselves are joyful and ecstatic, receiving some private benefit, perhaps like children of a wealthy and indulgent father, cavorting while other kids can only imagine what it would be like...
Please, tell them the reason for the joy that is in you! Tell them the reason for the season! Compel them to come into the Feast!
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