Such is the confidence that we have through Christ towards God.
Not that we are competent of ourselves
to claim anything as coming from us;
our competence is from God,
who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant,
not of letter but of spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
(2 Corinthians 3:4-6)
Yes, we do proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ by word and by good deeds, but it is God who ultimately changes hearts. And that God-given heart-change equips a person to love God, neighbor, enemy and self. It gives a person the capability to trust God.
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