(1 Peter 3:15, NKJV) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” 

Ephesians 4:15 (KJV)  But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Yeshua did not seek the admiration or the applause of men. He commanded no army. He ruled no earthly kingdom. He did not court the favor of the wealthy and honored of the world. He did not claim a position among the leaders of the nation. He dwelt among the lowly. He set at nought the artificial distinctions of society. The aristocracy of birth, wealth, talent, learning, rank, He ignored.
We are to with the humility of Yeshua present the gospel to the world with love and tenderness. This is the way Yeshua did it and great success is thus assured.