[John Leland 1789]

The Church was never instructed to attract the world.

[texmexis best]

The church was instructed to go out and get the world and bring it to Jesus.

[Between the Lines]

The Church was never instructed to attract the world.

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. -- Matthew 5:13-16

[driftdiver]

“The Church was never instructed to attract the world.”

Correct, just all the lost sheep in the world.