Every Christian is instructed to make disciples. Yet it’s not always easy, especially in our easily offended culture. However, there seems to be one method of evangelism that works better than any other. And is fully backed up by scripture.
Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Our actions, the thing we do day in and day, out should speak of our faith. We should be living a life different from that seen in the world. A life that causes people to ask why do you act the way you do. Opening up a door for you to share the gospel with them.
1 Peter 3:15 (ESV)
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
I have always heard how important it is to let our actions speak to those around us. That by simply living out our faith we can often win more people than we ever could by spouting off scripture at every turn. Yet it was not until I simply stumbled across a youtube channel by the name of Bikes and Beards that I saw how this could really work.
The guys from Bikes and Beards are definitely not Apostolic. Besides that, I have no idea what they truly believe or even what denomination they are. That being said, I do know one thing, these men are not ashamed of the Gospel. They exemplify the attitude Paul had when writing his letter to the Romans
Romans 1:16 (ESV)
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
While their videos are not trying to create disciples, at least not directly. Each video includes one Bible verse and many even include a prayer. Either before the group takes a trip to acquire motorcycles for their shop. Or with a customer who just purchased a motorcycle from them. So you can clearly see by watching just one video that these people have faith in God.
But that’s not what really seems to speak to the audience and ultimately make disciples. Time and time again you can watch these men lose money or just break even, all to make sure the customer is happy. They show the true integrity every Christian should have. A quick read through the comments and you can see people being affected just by these men living right.
Multiple comments commend the men for praying. While many others are from people who say they are not Christians yet appreciate the great character these men show. Some even speak of how their videos that indirectly show God have either brought people to faith, or brought them back to the faith they once had. All these from a few guys who simply are living out their faith in their daily lives.
Titus 2:7 (ESV)
7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,
It is amazing to see what happens when people live out their faith in a real everyday way. We often think the only way to win someone to the gospel is by coming on strong with scripture. But as the guys of at Bike and Beards have shown thats not the only way to make disciples. As the saying goes sometimes you catch more flies with honey.
Hopefully, this article has been able to open your eyes to a different form of evangelism. That has the ability to reach more and more people. Including those who are not big fans of Christianity, to begin with. If you liked this article please share it on social media. And take a moment to check out some of our other articles. Thanks and God Bless!
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