terryfossil 1
If you seen a blind man walking towards a cliff and certain death,,would you race over to save him from death or mind your own business...and if you believed your belief in God would save people from an eternal spiritual death,,would you race out and tell people..or mind your own business..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..
8 Answers
Bob/PKB
Best answer!
Definitely try to stop the blind guy from stumbling over the cliff, aggressively, but more reserved with sharing faith.
I understand the end result is the same, saving someone.
| 7 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Planting the seed, and being helpful over dictatorial in faith, are good starting points. Too many people preach with impulsive enthusiasm (remember Headless Randy) without substance. Others aloofly sprinkle piety into every comment. Neither are effective in sparking interest in learning more.
In the end, yes to both parts of your question, though the second has to appeal intellectually.
Enthusiasm is a key for me, but intelligent enthusiasm. Randy was enthusiastic, but was not convincing. The people who live their faith are more influential than those who just throw it in my face. Salvation is not owed to me, so, if I believe in Christ, the path is pretty well defined.
Ducky
I would stop the blind man. I do understand what you are getting at but I am quite conservative about 'sharing' Christianity without first being asked what I believe. I've seen bad results when people offer unsolicited advice, especially about Heaven and Hell. I also remember how I felt when someone first tried to "cram it down MY throat". I'm glad it finally sunk in though. :)
| 7 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
country bumpkin
I can not tell you what I would do if I was in the situation with the blind man. The scenario would have to play out to see what becomes of it.
I tried many times to explain to people I care about and love, what they need to do to be saved but the devil obviously has a strong hold on them because no one will listen to me. I gave up trying approx 6 years ago.
| 7 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
Most of us turn away from being told what we need to do, where "this has been a good path for me" can open someone's mind to listen.
jhharlan
Whoa, a two parter question. Number one, I'd risk my own life to save the guy. And number two, I believe what I believe and will share if invited. I would never presume to lecture a nonbel......
| 7 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
tabber
Benthere
....serve God's Will and love thy neighbor
| 7 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
Edman
Moment by moment ,one by one ,l will teach inform all that are open to listen, learn,continue the work to Advance and Transform
Ed
| 5 years ago. Rating: 3 | |
