Being a Missionary

Yesterday instead of going to our regular church here, we went to Mister Donut Church, where we attend about once a month in order to listen to a sermon in English, pray and meet with God. It's a great service there, although they do require a monetary gift in order to partake of their donuts and coffee. They do give free refills though, so points for that. Anyway, after praying for guidance on what to read, God led me to 1 Thessalonians, where Paul describes how he and those with him lived among the Thessalonians, in order to bring them to a knowledge of who God is and what Christ did for them. From that, I deduced some guidelines for missionaries, which, as we are all citizens of another kingdom living here for a while, we all are. :) 1. Dare to tell the gospel, even in the face of strong opposition. 2. Don't let the appeal you make come from error or impure motives, and don't try to trick people. 3. Speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. 4. Don't try to please people, but God, who tests your heart. 5. Never use flattery, or be greedy. 6. Live as young children among those you serve. 7. Care for those you serve. 8. Love those you serve so much that you share not only the gospel, but your whole life with them. 9. Work night and day to not be a burden to anyone while you preach the gospel of God. 10. Be holy, righteous, and blameless. 11. Encourage, comfort, and urge believers to live lives worthy of God. 12. Thank God continually.