Did Jesus really say, “Go in and be obnoxious, telling nonbelievers why my way is right and the best, without first showing them the value of a Christian life”?
Why when some try to make a point, they take it to an extreme. You know what he said.
I hope misinterpreted your post.
Yes he did, in fact...
Jesus sent 11 men to martyrdom converting non-believers; He thought it was important enough for that.
Yes
That is exactly what He said to do. Not as interpreted by you but yes . HE DID NOT SAY GO AND GIVE THEM AN EXAMPLE. Try reading the Bible
"Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.
And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.
I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord--Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here--has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized,
and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.
At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God.