The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. – Romans 13:12

Some Christians get nervous in discussions about the Christian’s responsibility to the culture. A major concern is that the Gospel will be obscured in favor of social concerns. Let me assure you that when it comes to the lost, evangelism must come first. We must win people to Christ.

Without Christ, it doesn’t matter how much money people have or how good their jobs are. If they die without Christ, they die without life. Yet we still have to live in this world until Jesus returns, and while we’re here, we need to also be salt and light in our culture, just as Jesus commanded. We are responsible to recapture our society for Jesus, point people to Him, and promote His righteousness in society.

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Ask yourself, am I making anyone around me thirsty for Christ? Am I shining my light in the darkness? Or am I contributing to the darkness through my complacency?

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Dr. Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans is one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles. As a pastor, teacher, author and speaker, he serves the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths through simple, yet profound, illustrations. While addressing the practical issues of today, Dr. Evans is known as a relevant expositor. New and veteran pastors alike regard him as a pastor of pastors and a father in the faith.


At the heart of this vision is the use of church and school partnerships to effect spiritual and social change in communities. Dr. Evans’ church and school outreach philosophy has been attributed as a catalyst for former President George W. Bush’s Faith Based Initiative, which was his first formal act of office. Dr. Evans seeks to train churches, schools and volunteers in this philosophy, as well as in the functional practicalities, through the National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative which is a ministry underneath the umbrella of The Urban Alternative.


Dr. Evans serves as president of The Urban Alternative, a national ministry that seeks to restore hope and transform lives through the proclamation and the application of the Word of God. His daily radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 850 radio outlets throughout the United States and in more than 80 countries.


Dr. Evans has written numerous books and booklets including his legacy work, Oneness Embraced, as well as his vision work, The Kingdom Agenda. Some of his most recent books includes, Kingdom Man, A Moment For Your Soul, Marriage Matters, and Victory in Spiritual Warfare.



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