Humanism/Humanitarianism

The Definition of Humanism given by Merriam Webster's dictionary online

"1 a : devotion to the humanities : literary culture b : the revival of classical letters, individualistic and critical spirit, and emphasis on secular concerns characteristic of the Renaissance
2 : humanitarianism
3 : a doctrine, attitude, or way of life centered on human interests or values; especially : a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason"

If we desire to give the Gospel for the sole reason of saving man's lost soul, then our efforts become strictly humanistic. As stated in my previous post, Christ came to this earth not for the soul's of man but for the glory of God. When we seek the lost it is because Christ loves them and loved them to the point of death on the cross! We do it for His glory, we do it so that His death will not be in vain. We recognize that we all deserve hell, but Christ died for the glory of God and that is why He came to earth; to fulfill the will of the Father and by doing it, the only way of salvation was prepared. ....