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How successful have you been at opening people's eyes?
AK4:
Hi everyone,
I was browsing another forum just to see what they were "debating" and its funny because rarely are they using scripture to do the talking for them. I believe this, at least for us today, is what was meant when Jesus said
Luk 12:11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues and unto magistrates and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
Luk 12:12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.
I agree with what you put Joe. We dont have to plan if we study and let the Word of God do the talking and teaching for us.
OBrenda:
IMO,
Once we fully embrace, there is no hell, what is it we are trying to Save them From?
If there is no Freewill to thwart the will of God which is that all men will be Saved [Eventually]
I only need to Knowingly be led of God as an instrument of his will.
We must speak the truth, when called upon, and not be ashamed of it. [plant seeds were God leads]
I think our higher purpose is to learn to love, and esteem others higher than ourselves.
If you see a dirty smelly homeless person, and God speaks to you to buy him a sandwich with the last $5.00 you have til payday.
That will do more in the kingdom of God, than trying to explain with words...
All will be Saved in spite of their hateful heresy.
The many Christian Family members and friends that try to twist my Husband into becoming "Saved" as they understand it, do not care to realize that he is grieved by them objectifying him as a prize to obtain. He will not bow down to a God that will send descent people to hell, for not believing. He's smarter than I was in this. He is still on the fence, but may be closer to the truth than they are...He is in God's capable hands, and God Loves him more than I'm capable of, I don't lose any sleep over this...
I agree it's the intimacy in our relations that demonstrate the Love of Christ that has the power to Save men, not our intellects.
He is Good,
Brenda
legoman:
--- Quote from: Amrhrasach on September 04, 2008, 10:21:24 AM ---Legoman said: “Thinking on this more its maybe best I don't bring it up unless an opportunity presents itself.”
Probably another EFHutton moment, in my opinion Legoman.
And actually, that is exactly how I conduct my walk. But that’s just me.
It’s been my experience that the less said (that doesn’t mean not saying anything, but saying less, but forcefully and directly answered when questioned) has a tendency to provoke even further questions from one who is watching and wanting to know what’s in your heart, as far as belief is concerned.
--- End quote ---
Good point - saying less peaks the curiousity of the one who is listening and open. Now I just have to figure out how to drop some subtle hints when the opportunity arises.
Do people have examples like this of things they do in their lives? Like for example I think it was Dave who said he mentioned his physical life is blah but his spiritual life has been uplifted. Little things like that... did that prompt any curiousity Dave?
Kevin
psalmsinger:
I am a total failure, but God is always successful and has perfect timing:)
barbara
Dave in Tenn:
If my email comment prompted any enduring curiosity, I'm not aware of it. I'm guessing she thinks I might have changed from a badly fallen Baptist into a charismatic. ;D
Nothing was said at the Birthday that gave the slightest clue about the 'details' of the gospel, so I can't really help you there. The greatest wisdom in this thread, I think, is from poster after poster who have suggested filling up with the word of God so that if and when God prompts, you'll be ready. It takes faith to do that. There's nothing wrong with walking through the front door and saying, "Guess what I've been learning!" if that's the way God leads. If you can do that without sin, and have faith to trust God's wisdom in the outcome, then take that suggestion for what it's worth.
This is another good time in the thread to be reminded that this Gospel cannot and will not fail! "Success" is garunteed. The question becomes one of our own Spiritual growth and obedience. Nobody else is able to prepare you more than the Lord is.
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