So, you think that that message for the 11 was not also intended for you? or me?
You have the message of Salvation for lost people and you keep it silent?
You think mere actions or lifestyle is fuit? Speaking the Gospel is fruit also.
JMHO
>>So, you think that that message for the 11 was not also intended for you? or me?<<
No, I don’t.
If Christ wanted it to be inclusive, He would have made it that way.
I show my Christianity by my actions. The Truth will shine through.
My mother-in-law entered the Catholic Church this past Easter because the mere actions and lifestyle of her daughter (and apparently me... the mind boggles) gave her the idea that maybe we had something she wanted too. It took 15 years, but she has directly confirmed that if we'd spent that time hammering her with Scripture and doctrine it wouldn't have worked.
There is a time for instruction, there is also a time for a living witness, confusing the timing can lead to disaster. Not everyone is equally suited for the task of instruction, a quick look around the religion forum proves that. I know I'm not, except in very few circumstances.
Everyone wants to be the mouth, nobody wants to be a toe.