There is a certain imposing posture in Christian witness that suggests, "I have to because if I don't, who will?" I love the comment by Schmemann, which implies that we go on mission to find Christ, not so much to bring him. In your comments regarding St. Justin Martyr I find the posture of a patient listener, a lover of the pagan to the point of laying down his life. Beautiful.
There is a certain imposing posture in Christian witness that suggests, "I have to because if I don't, who will?" I love the comment by Schmemann, which implies that we go on mission to find Christ, not so much to bring him. In your comments regarding St. Justin Martyr I find the posture of a patient listener, a lover of the pagan to the point of laying down his life. Beautiful.
It is indeed a challenging standard from both men! God grant us all the willingness to see Christ in whatever form He presents Himself to us!