Therefore, each Christian is a leader and guide for the world. The leadership of some within the Church is primarily aimed at assisting the leadership of all outside the Church. There may be times when our mission to the world requires explicit speech, and therefore every Christian has a responsibility to continually reflect on and learn about his or her faith in order to better understand and express it. However, most of the time teaching and guidance by words is either impossible or ineffective. Hearers may not be ready, willing or able to listen.
Actions do, indeed, speak louder than words.
The people of the world are not looking for more words from the Church or anyone else. People want to see the fruits of belief in action. They will find talk of God s love unbelievable if they do not first see that love. That is the way we are to fulfill our mission as guides and teachers to the world. Luke rightfully takes what Jesus said of the leaders of his day and applies it to all of us.