David Maas - Conducting Ourselves As Ambassadors For Christ

David Maas, reflecting on his visit with Finnish Ambassador Jaako Berquist several years ago, suggests that there are parallels between ambassadors representing foreign countries, and God's called out ones representing the Kingdom of God to the world. A faithful ambassador is: a representative of another culture, another way of life; in this capacity, he does not give his own opinions, but advances the positions of his home country; he functions as a servant or steward, representing his country faithfully; and as such, he practices hospitality, courtesy, and graciousness, and brings refreshment to those to whom he comes in contact.

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