Is it permissible for a Christian to wear a Lapel Pin shaped like a Cross?

I saw the gentleman at Church yesterday that made the remark. He commented that I was still disrespecting the Cross. I had my small cross lapel pin on my suitcoat lapel- it says

JESUS
A
V
E
S
I told the gentleman that I respect his views, and I can understand why he feels the way he does,however: I wear my lapel pin as a witnessing tool, not merely as a piece of jewelry.
While were talking someone else walked up, and after glancing at both of us, commented that they liked my Cross lapel pin and wondered where they could get one. My companion looked kind of startled, then replied that the pin was unusual enough to make people stop and look at it. I told him yes, and when they do comment on it I take the opportunity to witness to them.
He smiled, shook my hand and apologized for his earlier comment,saying that anything as simple as a lapel pin that could spark a question about what the lapel pin means was something that had never occurred to him.
I told him that no apology was necessary, I was glad that he now didn't feel that I was wearing my lapel pin
only as a fashion statement.
We parted as friends, and as two people who truly love the Lord, and want to share Him with all we meet.

Rob

 

When somebody asks "what does JESUS SAVES mean"? I usually tell them that all men are sinners, the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23) and then quote Romans 5:8 (while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us), then I'll tell them that except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God (John 3:3), for God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16), for God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.(John 3:17).
After this discussion I'll share my testimony with them, then if they ask :"how can I be saved?" I tell them believe on the Lord and thou shall be saved (Acts 16:31), Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38).
Then I explain the importance of baptism. If they then repent and accept Jesus as their Savior I welcome them into the body of believers that is the Church. I'll explain to them(if they don't have a family Church) how they can be baptized.
I give them my name, address and phone number so I can be there when they are baptized.
The last thing I do is give them my "JESUS SAVES" lapel pin so they can testify to others that Jesus saved them from a life of sin, and death.
Thank you for asking what I do to witness, I just try to humbly obey the commandment to go and make disciples.My words may not be eloquent, but they are sincere.

Rob

 

Yup, that's my pin.
It gives me the opportunity to explain the plan of Salvation, and the Holy Ghost. All of which are depicted in the pin.
I buy them in lots like mentioned in the Google search, so I always have enough to give away.

Rob

 

Witnessing Tools

Your very kind comments are making me blush. I don't do anything more then anybody else would do.
I just try to obey the commandment to Go and Make Disciples(in a low-key,conversational way).
In Heaven I don't want to be asked by Jesus why, when He gave me the tools to witness with, I didn't do it.
If Jesus can Save me, I want to effectively, and compassionately, share Him so He can Save others too.
I don't do anything then any other Christian would'nt do.

 

I'd like to thank everybody who replied, and gave their opinions to my question. Your opinions are very important to me.

Rob