With Gentleness.
The Apostle Peter writes,
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.” 1 Peter 3:15,16.
Is Christ truly Lord of your heart? If he is then are you prepared to answer anyone who asks you the reason you believe as you do?
If you do tell people about Jesus do you do so with gentleness and respect?
These are key things when presenting the gospel to anyone.
I live in Canada one of the most multicultural countries in the world. Within walking distance of my home are not only churches but a synagogue, a mosque, and other places of worship.
It is possible to have conversations with people from all faith, even atheist. The key to having conversations about Jesus and telling others what we as Christians believe however is respect. We must respect the differences we have with other people.
We as Christians in a secular democracy must even stand up for the rights of those who believe differently from us. In doing so we make friends. And good friends can talk about anything without fear.
True Christians love, Jesus when asked,
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40.
The apostle Paul defined love as,
As Christians we must always remember the words of Jesus who said,
Please think about it.
The Apostle Peter writes,
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.” 1 Peter 3:15,16.
Is Christ truly Lord of your heart? If he is then are you prepared to answer anyone who asks you the reason you believe as you do?
If you do tell people about Jesus do you do so with gentleness and respect?
These are key things when presenting the gospel to anyone.
I live in Canada one of the most multicultural countries in the world. Within walking distance of my home are not only churches but a synagogue, a mosque, and other places of worship.
It is possible to have conversations with people from all faith, even atheist. The key to having conversations about Jesus and telling others what we as Christians believe however is respect. We must respect the differences we have with other people.
We as Christians in a secular democracy must even stand up for the rights of those who believe differently from us. In doing so we make friends. And good friends can talk about anything without fear.
True Christians love, Jesus when asked,
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40.
The apostle Paul defined love as,
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy,
it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails....
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a,13.
As believers in Christ, as followers of Jesus we must remember this. In doing so we can and will win souls for Christ.As Christians we must always remember the words of Jesus who said,
“So in everything,
do to others what you would have them do to you,
for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Matthew 7:12.
Are you doing this?Please think about it.
