As mentioned in Acts 17:6-7, Christians should have a profound impact on the surrounding world. This does not mean that the world will love everything we do, but it means that Christians are actively working to better the world for God’s glory. In Acts, the people were enraged at Paul and Silas’ teachings concerning the Messiah. These men placed their lives in danger to tell of the life-giving news concerning Jesus Christ. They were clearly concerned about the eternal welfare of the men and women in Thessalonica. However, the mob accused Paul and Silas of upsetting the world or turning it upside down.
Christians must serve as global contributors with the right motives. Any works done for any other purpose than glorifying God, no matter how noble or true, fail to hit the mark. The Apostle Paul clearly states, “…do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). The exciting news is that God has given us unique and differing skills to use for his glory. Grand Canyon University trains men and women to serve as godly scientists, lawyers, teachers, accountants, etc. God has also created us with different interests and hobbies which can be used for his glory. For instance, instead of insulting one another over two sports teams, maybe the sports conversations can gravitate to Gospel conversations. Building bridges to the Gospel is a powerful tool for making him known.