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6 months ago
in Let’s Grow A Pair on Ragamuffin Soul
Hmmm... Love it... really got me thinking.
I think I often cling to what Peter says "be ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within you..." my rationale is that if nobody's asking the question, then why should I be giving the answer?
Isn't that what Jesus did? His reputation preceeded Him and people wanted to know what He was all about. Then He responded to their inquiries... Same with Paul. In fact, Jesus' use of parables was intented to disguise the truth from those who weren't really interested. Mark 4 (look it up)
I want to know why our reputations don't have more people asking us about the hope that lies within us? Why do we have to be on the verbal offensive all the time.
Just being honest... Maybe not what you wanted to hear, but honest.
Too many times I've proselytized out of compulsion from man rather than compulsion from God. I am in no way suggesting that is what happened here. I truly believe that God compelled that man to give him the Bible and if He compels you to do the same, by all means "be ready" to do so!
I think I often cling to what Peter says "be ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within you..." my rationale is that if nobody's asking the question, then why should I be giving the answer?
Isn't that what Jesus did? His reputation preceeded Him and people wanted to know what He was all about. Then He responded to their inquiries... Same with Paul. In fact, Jesus' use of parables was intented to disguise the truth from those who weren't really interested. Mark 4 (look it up)
I want to know why our reputations don't have more people asking us about the hope that lies within us? Why do we have to be on the verbal offensive all the time.
Just being honest... Maybe not what you wanted to hear, but honest.
Too many times I've proselytized out of compulsion from man rather than compulsion from God. I am in no way suggesting that is what happened here. I truly believe that God compelled that man to give him the Bible and if He compels you to do the same, by all means "be ready" to do so!
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Chris
I know where your comin from dude. I think the exact same thing, but God's been showing me we also have to look at what the disciples did after Jesus went back to heaven. Look at Peter or Paul (yea i know he wasnt an original disciple) the traveled around speaking and many times got beat or kicked out because of it. Sure some people would come up and ask, but they also would speak and speak and speak some more. And as far as proselytizing out of compultion from man. You dont have to feel compelled by God for everything you do. Just because you dont feel that fuzzy feeling or because God isnt speaking to you clearly is no reason not to share the gospel. God will use that and honor your effort.
