Nevertheless, their negative response should not deter you. The world lies in spiritual darkness, but Christians must “[shine] as illuminators. ”
مِنْ رَغْبَتِهِ ٱلْعَارِمَةِ فِي إِتْمَامِ ٱلتَّفْوِيضِ ٱلْإِلهِيِّ بِٱلْكِرَازَةِ .‏ —‏ ١ كو ٩ :‏ ١٦‏ .‏