2. Wisdom in relationships
 James 3:17-18 – But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

4. Our life impacts our effectiveness in sharing the gospel
Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
1 Peter 2:12 – Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

6. A sinful past doesn’t need to hinder our gospel effectiveness
Colossians 3: 5-7– Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming. 7 In these you too once walked, when you were living in them…. 13Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

9. A sinful past doesn’t need to hinder our gospel effectiveness
Colossians 3: 5-7– Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming. 7 In these you too once walked, when you were living in them…. 13Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
1 Corinthians 6: …sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers … 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

10. Spiritual newness don’t need to hinder our gospel effectiveness
John 4:29, 39, –  29 “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done… 39 From that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified….
41 And because of his [Jesus’] words many more became believers.42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”

12. Be ready to share the gospel
1 Peter 3:15 - But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. Yet do it with courtesy and respect.