We do not act as the salt of the earth or shine as the light of the world by necessarily denouncing the sins of our worldly associates. Our own holy life will serve as a sufficient rebuke. And our interest in others at this point is not their conduct, but their need of Jesus Christ as their savior.
– Jerry Bridges
(From: The Pursuit of Holiness)
Amen and amen! We are to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ – the biblical gospel about the biblical Christ – and leave the conversion and repentance to the only One who can do that work. We help professing Christians see what sin is and exhort them to cry out for mercy and repent, trusting in Christ for His complete work.
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