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he_is_risen!!

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Ok, I resently got my first job at my grandparents bussiness. I basically do anything I'm told to, inventory, help repair a motor, sweep, ect. And in the last month or so I've been doing a lot of work back in the shop with the "Joe" the mechanic. And I really like the guy he is a good person and has a really good heart. And I do consider him to be a friend. But I'm starting to worry cause he resently got into some trouble w/ the law about drtinking and driving, fighting, ect. Adn for awhile he could have gone to jail. but he didn't, and in the last few times I was at work I found out that he did go to church when he was younger and that he does have some exposer to CHristian via DC Talk. Unfortunatly, the people he assosiates with and the way act don't reflect Christ. I'm pretty sure he was raised Christian, but I think that he's fallen from CHrist. My question is how do I go about ministering and showing him Christ w/o preaching or even saying anything about the way he's living his life? I don't know what to do cause I hate to think of such a good person going to hell but I don't know how to go about helping.
 

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i think we all know people like that. there is always someone we are trying to witness to. i always like to remember this verse when trying to witness to someone:

Matt. 10:20
It will not really be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit speaking through you."

God will tell you what to say. He puts the words right in your mouth, and i am speaking from experience. God never ceases to amaze me. Last month witnessed to this guy i had been trying to reach for months. i was amazed by what i said when sharing the gospel, becuase it was not really me talking. it was the Holy Spirit.

Just keep praying about it and read through the Word. God will work it all out. I know from experience that he will.
God Bless and i will keep you in my prayers.
 
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Words are one thing, actions another. If you consider him a friend, and he you, witness to him through that friendship. If he's close to you in age, do things together... hang out together... let him see the difference Christ makes in your life. If not, you may not hang out, but continue to live a Christ-like life and look for opportunities to talk with him, maybe something will lead your conversations toward God.

Above all, pray for him, read the Word, and be prepared to share the difference that Christ makes in your life. Answer a few questions for yourself: why do you follow Christ, how did you come to know Him, why does Jesus make a difference in your life, etc. If you can't do that, how can you witness to him?

God bless....
 
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I agree pressingon! we should always be "the light on the hill top" for those that fall into darkness (sin). Show him with your life, that there is joy in Christ not the bottle. So many people look to drugs or booze because they are looking for that peace that only Christ can give.

G-d has layed on your heart to say somthing, or you wouln't be so concerned.
 
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Just because someone was raised in a Christian home doesn't make them a christian it is a personal choice.

My advice...I would encourage you to live your faith and also share it by telling him how Christ has change your life. That doesn't mean being forceful/preaching at him.

You didn't say how old the person is. Can you invite him to your church or activities there where he will be around other christians?

Too many Christians are afraid to share their faith why? Because they have never been taught properly how to. I would encourage you to learn how. Ask your pastor to teach or maybe some of the lay people in your church can teach a class on it. My church has several classes on several subjects to help members in their walk with Christ and also a class on "Discipleship Evangelism" that shows you how to effective share the gospel with anyone you meet and also to help someone who is a christian and who is not living like they should for Christ.

 
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