Sharing the Good News

[dojilynn]

Originally Posted by waiting

As a new Christian, I was quilty of overkill.
A seed here and there. If someone asks, be ready with an answer as Apostle Paul said.
Drop a seed or two, then back away. Pray for them. God is in charge of the seed growing.

You're right. I think some Christians end up doing more harm than good because of the overkill approach.

[cg81]

Originally Posted by irishmom

The best way to get someone to hear you is to listen to them first.

Very true. It seldom works to go up to someone and "preach the word". I'd rather let them see me as someone they can confide in. If I have that attitude I've been amazed sometimes how people will open up.. if they sense you are a listener and are interested in them. I'm not interested in "trying to convert people". I'm interested in offering a way to peace and happiness for those that are interested. Of course, there will also be times when the word will have to be brought in a convicting way.

Originally Posted by waiting

A seed here and there. If someone asks, be ready with an answer as Apostle Paul said.
Drop a seed or two, then back away. Pray for them. God is in charge of the seed growing.

I agree!

[Travelling fella]

Originally Posted by little_thirsty

Okay I am not sure if I am wording this correctly but hopefully I can. When you reach out to others who are not Christian...how do you do it in a respectful way? I mean how do you share without people tuning out? I don't really try...I just try to live my life in a Christian way (although I fall short) and chat about it if people ask.

I hope I understood you well.

I guess that if the person is receptive and has an open mind, he knows that God is the same for us all and he wouldn't mind exchanging an idea about God or Jesus with you.

try to know that person first and see how receptive he/she is, although imho nobody has how to resist divine love, and it doesn't need to be expressed with words, just feel it and send the vibe

God bless you