Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Do you walk in fear or in faith?

Have you ever witnessed or shared your faith with an unbeliever? Do you think about about but say I'm too nervous or they won't listen? If you do then you are walking in a spirit of fear. The Bible says in Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. So now we know that we can do all things and that we can walk in faith to witness to others. The worst thing that can happen is someone is just not interested and rejects you. 2 Timothy 3:12:“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” (KJV). So this shouldn't be a shock that we get rejected here and there. Now you have decided to share your faith but where do you start? First you could start by saying hi to a stranger. You could talk about something like the weather, sports, something to find a common ground with this person. Then ask them a question such as "What do you think happens we a person dies?" or "Do you have a Christian background?" Now these are questions that won't upset a person because you aren't accusing them or trying to show Jesus down there throat. Then if they say they don't know or they don't have a Christian background you can ask them "Do you think you are a good person?" Now most people will say that they are and then what we can do is ask "Do you think you've kept the ten commandments?" We can go through each one asking if the person has broken each one and what that makes them. Such as liar, thief, etc. If they don't say the word ask them what it would make you if you broke them. Then after completing this ask them according to God's standard (Ten Commandments) would they be guilty or innocent in God's eyes on Judgement Day. If they say innocent ask why? If they say because God is compassionate then ask if that would work in a court of law? Would a good judge set you free? Of course not. Then tell them that there is good news. The penalty of there sin has been paid by Jesus and if they will repent of there sins and trust that Jesus is the son of God and died from there sins they can be saved on Judgement day. Pray with them and ask them if they have a Bible. If not carry one with you to give out to those who you speak with. You have saved someone and not offended them.

God Bless you and keep you,
Shane

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