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An Ambassador Represents

Tripp and Lane, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making

An ambassador does one thing only—represent. His job is to incarnate a king who is not present. Every word he speaks is directed by the king’s interests, not his own. The image reframes Christian presence in the world: we are not free agents promoting personal brands. We speak and act under orders from Another.

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Our words and presence are meant to represent a King who is not physically visible.

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