Is talking to friends about experiences with God only boasting?

[Greg J.]

How about growing up in a culture that still used the same language (even same dialect of Aramaic) with all the idioms intact?

You mean like all the people in the Bible who were in error in some way?

 

[Dave-W]

You mean like all the people in the Bible who were in error in some way?

Read his book on idioms.

 

[Neogaia777]

Hello friends. I'll keep this short. Lately I've felt Jesus' presence in my life more than I ever have before. I have experienced some things during prayer that I truly believe we're answers straight from the Lord. I was hanging out with a friend today who I really care about, and I ended up telling him about the whole thing, in specific detail. I did it because I really wanted to tell someone. And I also did it because I want my friends and family to have faith in God, because I have felt his love and I want them to feel it too. But now my worry is this: would God want me to tell about these intimate moments with Him? And is it wrong to talk of these things, because it may come across as boasting? I truly did it because I love talking about spiritual ideas and I wanted to lead a friend to try and talk to God. What do you guys think?
God Bless.

"Would God want me to tell about these intimate moments with Him?" Answer: Yes, he would and does...

And is it wrong to talk of these things, because it may come across as boasting? Answer: No, it's not wrong at all, not from the kind of motives, purposes and intentions you describe...

And, I don't think your boasting either, just excited and exuberant, your cup overfloweth and runneth over...

In this you are "innocent as a dove" (Matthew 10:16) But, you also have to use discretion and resist getting too zealous or overly excited, and be "Wise or cautious (in your approach) as a serpent (is or would be)... (Matthew 10:16)...

This may require that you carefully study the way one particular serpent approaches people (Luke 4:1-13) (Matthew 4:1-11) (Job 1:6-12) (Genesis 3:1-5)...

Try to present it matter of factly and not with a lot of emotion and reasonably and logically, and carefully and cautiously, it's hard I know, but practice Matthew 10:16...

God Bless!

 

[OakOfRighteousness]

I didn't read all the responses so if this was covered, forgive me. [emoji16]

It is not boasting to tell of an experience with God. So go right ahead..... unless God sticks your tongue to the roof of your mouth. It's not absolute, obviously, but I've had the sensation. If you feel anything like that then just close your mouth. This person isn't meant to hear your experience for whatever reason. I have a deeper relationship with Jesus than my husband and I have wanted to tell him things in the past that God has revealed to me but God doesn't want me to. Maybe at a different time, he will have me speak it during a different conversation.

Tl;Dr tell your experience unless you feel God doesn't want you to speak it.

 

[Shempster]

Hello friends. I'll keep this short. Lately I've felt Jesus' presence in my life more than I ever have before. I have experienced some things during prayer that I truly believe we're answers straight from the Lord. I was hanging out with a friend today who I really care about, and I ended up telling him about the whole thing, in specific detail. I did it because I really wanted to tell someone. And I also did it because I want my friends and family to have faith in God, because I have felt his love and I want them to feel it too. But now my worry is this: would God want me to tell about these intimate moments with Him? And is it wrong to talk of these things, because it may come across as boasting? I truly did it because I love talking about spiritual ideas and I wanted to lead a friend to try and talk to God. What do you guys think?
God Bless.

Two verses come to mind:
1. A prophet is not accepted in his own country
2. Do not throw pearls before swine or they will just trample on them.

1. Its weird, but friends and family seem to automatically discount whatever you say.
2. It seems that people get angry if you express joy and contentment from some revelation.
Why is this so? I have no idea but it seems to always be true.

Trust me on this one: when it comes to family friends and closer aquaintences, its best to keep your mouth shut.
I know its so hard when you see someone with a struggle that you have overcome and you are sure you can help them-but do not do it. Just let the peace and serenity you enjoy shine out like a light. Be accepting and peaceful and I promise they will notice. One day they might ask you about your peace and then its time to talk.

On the pearls verse, you need to remember that we are all going through a test in life. Most folks are stuck in a rut.
A few of us are given revelations from God, but they next guy might not be ready for it. Its almost a guarantee that if you go spouting off about about some deep experience or revelation, they will treat your words like worthless garbage.
What they usually want is to obtain some material object or feed an addiction or find the "perfect" mate or something.
Most humans are in this boat. Even if they go to church all the time and talk really Christianny.
Then you will feel rejection. You will actually experience the way God feels. Rejected.

Its probably best to keep it to yourself and just let others see your peace and contentment.

You spent the time digging for the pearls and you now own them. They were meant for you. Cherish them.

Bless up!