Speak the Truth

|Catfish|
People do bad things. More Catfish: Religious leaders don't say what needs to be said. I've heard a lot of talk about the one we lost (the shooter). In other words, we (Christians) didn't reach out to him with the love of Christ, so somehow we're partly responsible for the evil things that others do.

I struggle to understand how that works. When I open a door for a stranger, am I showing Christ's love? Is an atheist who opens the door for a stranger showing Christ's love? Is it that simple? I don't think it is. I'm hoping this topic will encourage the oracle to post more on holiness. I think you're on to something, but I'd like to hear you flush it out a bit more.

|Gospel|
Religious leaders don't always say what needs to be said. With the country watching, we had the opportunity to explain to the world the reason for this tragedy, and the hope that comes in it. We didn't. We may have lost one in the shooter, but how many millions did we lose by not speaking the truth.

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
~1 Peter 3:15-16