"Let’s approach people with love and service, but let’s not be afraid to hurt their feelings if it means getting across the powerful message of God’s grace." (link)
Very needed this point. Especially where we live. Spiritual commitment to Christ has to outweigh fear of reprisal from man. Fear of rejection often keeps one from speaking up. That qualifies as denying the Lord who bought us.
Just read a lady's testimony that she had wanted to return to church and had been reading a friend's blog, which was motivating her to study the Bible for herself.
Who said the Internet can't be used to reach people?
Here was my short list of things to be thankful for, posted yesterday, after Rafael and I finished up the evangelistic studies Thanksgiving morning.
The plan is still for him to be baptized Saturday at our area-wide fellowship in the city of Tremembé. Please pray for his salvation and for his growth as a new convert.
Continue to prayer for our plans for the new year as well.
I've enjoyed reading many of your thanksgiving lists and of others.
We pray the Lord bless your every good effort for the gospel.
Preacher, elder, teacher: When was the last time you read a book about evangelism? How many books have you read on all kinds of topics since you last read a book on evangelism? What is your mission?
Headed to a Bible study, by request of a family. Daughter off to college is missing our weekly readings. Afterwards, pizza and brownies/ice cream, to celebrate the birthday of the lady of the house.
Our Lord is not interested in forced service or bribed obedience. He is interested in people being persuaded to “obey from the heart” (Romans 6:17). God desires a transformation of the whole man which begins with “the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2).
Of course, with that persuasion when we preach the Word of God enters the power of the Spirit to convince. But Mike's point is valid. We don't force or bribe or manipulate. We urge people to make their own decisions.
