gospel, as if the Lord himself were present in our efforts, because his Spirit is. These people enter in and join us. “Among those who are perishing,” we give off an offensive stink. People wonder what’s wrong with us, why we don’t get it, why we don’t bathe in a shower of up-to-date thought. These people turn up their noses. Yet even when people are offended, our gospel ministries remain sweet to God above. What insight do we gain from these two strong reactions? What is the Bible saying that can