For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel-and not with clever speech, so that the cross of Christ would not become useless

1 Corinthians 1:17 NET

We mustn't put the cart before the horse. Our priority is Christ first.  Jesus gave us the gift of salvation, restoration and reconciliation. That's where new life starts.

The Father wants to have a relationship with us and that only happen through Christ's death, resurrection and acceptance of the gift.

Let's simply proclaim what the Son did on the cross. We don't need to have clever turns of phrases to persuade. The cross is sufficient!

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