Living and Sharing the Gospel Even in Difficulties – Acts 16:16-34

We are not saved just to live our lives before the world by showing Christ. We must also preach, teach, share, talk about Christ in multiple ways and forms.   That is the topic of this morning. We want to see Paul’s example as an example, a model of what it is to live, to embody the gospel and in the same way to share it with others. We will see that his life, like Silas, lived the truth of the gospel, but at the same time preached the gospel. Both elements go together. Both are necessary.   Today we hear many who preach and do not live the truth of the gospel. We also know that Satan has false ministers, false brethren, and they preach a false gospel and don’t live the truth.   On the other hand, there are timid Christians who hide and feel sorry for them, afraid to share the gospel. This is not of God.   And then there are people who are example for us. This week we experienced a horrific assassination of a Christian who embodied the Gospel and was actively sharing it without fear. It cost Charlie Kirk his life. This young man has shared the Gospel with so many other young people and we are just beginning to see his impact. I had no idea how wide and far was his impact. But it is no surprise because God will use any of us when we are committed to living and sharing the Gospel even in difficult times.