Is this the case?

[Lik3]

Is it true that there are people of other faiths and other so-called "off shoots" of Christianity like the Mormons do a better job of sharing their faith than many Christians do? I feel guilty as a Christians for not sharing my faith enough. One of the so-called "off shoots" of Christianity is the Jehovah's Witnesses I am aware of their teachings since I have relatives who are Witnesses. They are nice people, but I cannot say that I agree with their teachings. For instance, they witness to others by going door to door, thereby sharing their beliefs fully with others. Some often reject them, but a few can be rude about it. So I wonder if those who are Christians, Protestant and Catholic, don't witness our beliefs in Jesus enough. How do I begin?

I have read about the laborers and it seemed that Mormons (who witness to people and share their faith by going door to door like Jehovah's Witnesses as well) do a better job than a Christian. I guess I am writing this because I feel so guilty about not witnessing enough or doing a poor job of witnessing. Could I be wrong about other religions and those in Christendom when it comes to sharing their faith? I am obviously basing this on personal experience and I wonder also, how do I begin witnessing my faith to others?

What did Jesus mean when he said that, "He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." - Luke 10:2

 

[ananda]

Is it true that there are people of other faiths and other so-called "off shoots" of Christianity like the Mormons do a better job of sharing their faith than many Christians do? ... Could I be wrong about other religions and those in Christendom when it comes to sharing their faith? I am obviously basing this on personal experience and I wonder also, how do I begin witnessing my faith to others?

IMO, in early Buddhism, it is understood that the best way to "witness" is merely to embody our ideals in action. E.g. Since we understand that the purpose of all human activity is to alleviate suffering (or, equivalently said, to maximize pleasure and happiness), therefore it can be said that the best way we can witness is to put our Master's Path into action and to show that his Path helps us grow towards an enduring sort of contentment, peace, and happiness in our own lives.

Those who embody that growing contentment, peace, and happiness will naturally draw others to follow in their footsteps, because the latter - at least, those who are ready for that specific message - will be convinced by observable results demonstrated by the former ... not because we preach things that they cannot observe for themselves.

 

[Albion]

It probably is true that the religious movements you named and others like them do a more effective job of it. Some others, though, are very reclusive.

But if this is a prime concern of yours, there are some Christian denominations that do excellent missionary work and perhaps you should take a closer look at them.

 

[Lik3]

It probably is true that the religious movements you named and others like them do a more effective job of it. Some others, though, are very reclusive.

But if this is a prime concern of yours, there are some Christian denominations that do excellent missionary work and perhaps you should take a closer look at them.

Thank you both. What denominations seem to do a better job at missionary work than others? I ought to know since I am a Fundamentalist Missionary Baptist.

 

[cvanwey]

I feel guilty as a Christians for not sharing my faith enough.

This point raises an interesting dichotomy... Mark 16:15-16 states.... '15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.'

Now imagine going to a Hindu's door and attempting to spread your message. You really think you are going to convince a 60 year old, whom just came from India, to believe you? And if they don't, do they then deserve hell?

Based upon scripture, you would be better off not spreading the word. This way, they are not given the option for belief. Which raises another question... Do the ones, whom are not presented with the option of Christianity, get a free pass to Yahweh's heaven?

 

[SPF]

Is it true that there are people of other faiths and other so-called "off shoots" of Christianity like the Mormons do a better job of sharing their faith than many Christians do?

Yes. Just like there are many Christians that do a better job sharing their faith compared to other Christians.

I feel guilty as a Christians for not sharing my faith enough.

Do you feel guilty or convicted? Can you discern the difference? There is an easy solution here - share your faith more.

 

[SPF]

Now imagine going to a Hindu's door and attempting to spread your message. You really think you are going to convince a 60 year old, whom just came from India, to believe you? And if they don't, do they then deserve hell?

It's never us that does the saving or convincing, it's the Holy Spirit. All we are responsible for is sharing our faith, it's up to the Holy Spirit to do the saving. And as for deserving hell, I would think you have enough cursory understanding of Scripture to recognize that the Bible teaches we are all deserving of hell.

 

[cvanwey]

It's never us that does the saving or convincing, it's the Holy Spirit. All we are responsible for is sharing our faith, it's up to the Holy Spirit to do the saving. And as for deserving hell, I would think you have enough cursory understanding of Scripture to recognize that the Bible teaches we are all deserving of hell.

According to scripture, if true, everyone sins. I get that...

However, I'm honestly making a statement of observation. Which is, if one decides to go door to door to spread the Word, because one whom wishes to prosthelytize their faith to the uninformed others; according to scripture, it seems better suited not to...

Most likely, most are not going to convert, most of all not older individuals whom were indoctrinated within their own religious culture. But now, the prothelytizer may have unknowingly sent this person to hell. Why? Because maybe they were never aware of the method for actual salvation. But now that they were given the message, and now rejected it to retain their own hard set beliefs, they are now going to hell.

Does this appear to be a just method for salvation?

I'm asking a very honest question here.

TY

 

[SPF]

According to the Gospel, all people are born with an inherited sinful nature, needing forgiveness that can only come VIA the atoning work of Christ. I will not be unknowingly sending any person to hell by my sharing the Gospel with them.

Bottom line is that nobody, including you, will be able to stand before God at judgment and claim ignorance.