WannaWitness
Shining God's Light for a Lost World.
I'm not seeking to debate here (I stink at it, so please don't try), but let me point out that Jesus Himself actually dined with tax collectors and sinners (despite the flack He got from Pharisees). If He didn't, they wouldn't have turned from their ways and become His devout followers as a result. And although the Bible doesn't speak of this, I would have no reason to doubt that there could have been a little casual chit-chat about "stuff in general" before presenting these individuals with the message of hope and salvation. Hey, don't say that couldn't be possible!
See, in order to reach the people, we Christians should relate to them. That doesn't mean "going down to their level" or engaging in the same sinful activities. It just means speaking to people with our own shortcomings and struggles in mind. We need to be a natural shining light to the world and approach people in a gentle, loving way, showing them that we are just regular people who happen to have Christ's agape love shining through us which will naturally be reflected in our speech and actions, whether we're cracking jokes, discussing hobbies, or talking about serious issues. Then, once we have planted the seed by sharing the Gospel, God does the watering as He sees fit. Some will accept, but sadly some never will and consequently will die in their sinful state. So, we believers should really do what we can to present the love and saving grace of Jesus Christ. This cannot be done if we turn our noses up and avoid them. Jesus didn't, and we should follow His example!
To follow is a song that ties in with this topic. It has a powerful message, and is one of my favorites.
Also, here are the lyrics to an old Hank Williams song that has a similar message:
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/hankwilliams/becarefulofstonesthatyouthrow.html
God bless.
See, in order to reach the people, we Christians should relate to them. That doesn't mean "going down to their level" or engaging in the same sinful activities. It just means speaking to people with our own shortcomings and struggles in mind. We need to be a natural shining light to the world and approach people in a gentle, loving way, showing them that we are just regular people who happen to have Christ's agape love shining through us which will naturally be reflected in our speech and actions, whether we're cracking jokes, discussing hobbies, or talking about serious issues. Then, once we have planted the seed by sharing the Gospel, God does the watering as He sees fit. Some will accept, but sadly some never will and consequently will die in their sinful state. So, we believers should really do what we can to present the love and saving grace of Jesus Christ. This cannot be done if we turn our noses up and avoid them. Jesus didn't, and we should follow His example!
To follow is a song that ties in with this topic. It has a powerful message, and is one of my favorites.
Also, here are the lyrics to an old Hank Williams song that has a similar message:
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/hankwilliams/becarefulofstonesthatyouthrow.html
God bless.
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