preaching?

[ANN2626]

ok so im also a member of another forum at Lovingyou.com anyways some people there are Unbelievers and they ask questions on what you believe on same sex marriage and other things. i have told what i believe so they argue with me and so i have quoted scripture and it really makes them mad. is it wrong of me to do that. i mean its sad that these people dont believe in Christ and i always thought he wanted you to spread Gods word. some people agree with me but some of them are just bashing me and telling me that i "get a kick out of it" and i dont see it that way at all. i really do feel sorry for these people.
so my question is am i wrong for preaching?

 

[Sharp]

ok so im also a member of another forum at Lovingyou.com anyways some people there are Unbelievers and they ask questions on what you believe on same sex marriage and other things. i have told what i believe so they argue with me and so i have quoted scripture and it really makes them mad. is it wrong of me to do that. i mean its sad that these people dont believe in Christ and i always thought he wanted you to spread Gods word. some people agree with me but some of them are just bashing me and telling me that i "get a kick out of it" and i dont see it that way at all. i really do feel sorry for these people.
so my question is am i wrong for preaching?

Sounds like you're doing great. Jesus said you would be reviled and spoken against falsely. God spoke through Paul to declare that all who live Godly lives in Christ shall suffer persecution. Christ also said to beware when everyone speaks well of you.

See the other threads here for some insight. My School... anti Christian? thread is relevant.

Remember when witnessing online that you should quote the Bible and mention your faith. That changes the culture. Never back down doing that. Never allow a censor or a bully to stop your integration of faith and other areas of life.

Suggestions:

Never reply to rudeness or to criticism. It puts you on the defensive when you reply, but when you ignore critics, people tend to ignore them too.

Your real audience is not those who revile you, but the masses who read and seldom reply. They are impressed by your message, so don't fear that you are having a negative effect. Far from it. That is merely the enemy's attempt to stop you with discouragement.

You don't have to reply to everyone. You allow them to control you if you try to reply to every post. People may post the similar ideas, so a single reply is enough.

You should not reply to foolish questions or wisecracks. This works to your advantage. You can pick the best posts to answer to further your message. That way YOU control the agenda.

Don't reply everyday. Wait. The people who revile you will lose their heated emotions and will be less enthusiastic about sending you a hostile reply. It also allows others to develop their intellectual and spiritual abilities by replying first. Then you can support them by affirming their answers. I have seen this happen hundreds of times.

Stress positives. People are impressed by and attracted to success in life. Tell about the advantages of our Bible-based, Christian lifestyle. Give examples and links to people's lives. Link them to ex-gay websites and pro-family websites. You want to arm the casual reader with a place where he/she can get the facts the liberal media won't report.

Lastly read afamily.org and cbn.com They have great information about family and sex and marriage plus good examples. Create favorite folders of favorites on your computer, and perhaps even include some in your signature lines. This will help serve as a beacon to good information.

Print out this list or link to it on your PC. I believe I speak with wisdom from the Lord for you. Bless you.

See my tagline for church-state and free speech issues.

 

[Bevlina]

ok so im also a member of another forum at Lovingyou.com anyways some people there are Unbelievers and they ask questions on what you believe on same sex marriage and other things. i have told what i believe so they argue with me and so i have quoted scripture and it really makes them mad. is it wrong of me to do that. i mean its sad that these people dont believe in Christ and i always thought he wanted you to spread Gods word. some people agree with me but some of them are just bashing me and telling me that i "get a kick out of it" and i dont see it that way at all. i really do feel sorry for these people.
so my question is am i wrong for preaching?

No, it is not wrong for you to point it out to anyone. But, sometimes discretion is needed in this world as to who you say it to.
You have been trying to do an wonderful job! But, this is something I would pray about first.

 

[BubblesRelena]

First of all, you're not wrong for preaching. Second of all, if they don't like what you have to say, you're answers to their questions and your opinions, then they don't need to even ask you and bring up the subject in the first place. If someone asks you a question, don't be scared about offending them, be scared about offending God. If you answer a question and don't stand up for your beliefes and God because you're afraid you'll offend that person, then you might be offending God for not standing up for Him. I know sometimes it's hard, but we ultimitly have to think of God first. So, my answer, "No. you're not wrong for preaching." In fact, I encourage you to keep on doing it.

~BubblesRelena

 

[StarSapphire]

Keep on doing what you are doing!

 

[theinfiniteweird]

Totally agree with everyone above.

Make sure that they know 100% that all you're doing is loving them with your whole heart. A lot of people automatically stereotype Chrsitians and think they are just trying to "get their way". Show them that above all else, you are loving them with your whole heart in all you are doing.

 

[psalms 91]

no, continue to represent christ and stand on the word. we are not to judge but to love the sinner but we cannot change gods word. only by seeing that they are a sinner can repentance happen.

 

[jdw4jesus]

You are doing wonderful! Keep it up and God will bless you!

 

[Grl4Christ987]

No you are not doing anything wrong when you point out something that is a blatant sin. If they open the door to your opinion(which is ultimately God's opinion in the end) then you have every right to say what the Word of God says on homosexuality, abortion, sex outside of marriage, etc. Keep up the good fight.I know you'll probably wanna quit after a while but still keep pressing on. Hope you do well and God bless!

 

[China for Him]

Remember the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. We can preach all we want to and that is a right and necessity in appropriate settings. If we are Jesus walking on this earth we need to draw people to us in order to draw them to the Father. If they cannot trust us how will they trust Him?

 

[TheDag]

Hi, I used to work with a number of gay & lesbian people in a shop. Most of them when they found out I was a christian asked for my opinion. I generally responded by saying that I didn't believe it was right or natural. I also pointed out that people have to make their own choice and be happy to be held accountable for that choice before God.

This response had several benefits
1. It made it clear that I didn't agree.
2. It was clear that I wasn't trying to force them into change
3. They knew they could have a calm discussion about it
That my friendliness towards them also showed that while I didn't agree with their behaviour I had no problem with them as a person. Tryin to take this approach can help you to develop a closer friendship and therfore have a greater impact than a stranger would.
Having said all that at a church outreach dinner there were several lesbians there and they asked the same question. Thankfully there was a very wise & discerning guy there who answered with the question why do you ask? Is it not true you know the answer already. The group knew that she did know the answer and was trying to start an argument. So pray aand use discernment as to why people are asking. If you have been asked and people come back with an agressive response remind them you were only answering their question. They may only bet trying to get you to change your view as you try to change their view.