What is a good way to witness to people about Jesus without getting on their bad side or offending them?

Answer 1

Start of with: May I speak to you about the good news of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (or whatever you want to put there). Then when they say "yes or no" RESPECT that! and either move on or have a planned thing to talk about. No one likes a rambling diatribe that's going nowhere.

Answer 2

I often pray that God will put people in my path so I can be a witness for Him. I usually will not bring up the subject unless I feel in my spirit I need to. The best way I have found to witness is the way I live my life. People watch other people all the time and if your living a life for Jesus it will shine through. Others will notice there is something about you and they want to know more about your life. That is when you tell them what Jesus has done for you!

Answer 3

I would have to agree with the others on this when they say live your life as an example. Maybe, living your life like Jesus is a way of witnessing. When non-believers see you live this way they may wonder what is different about you and what makes you so loving. Then you can tell them about your faith. Sometimes I wonder about this too. In the Bible it seems as if the unbelievers were so eager to hear the word of God. Nowadays, it seems like people just get angry. So I would say lead by example and try your best to follow Jesus's example.

Answer 4

I hate to break it to you, but speaking as someone who is not Christian, it's pretty much impossible NOT to offend someone if you go preaching to them about a path they have no interest in. I mean, think about it like this: How would you feel if someone were to come up to you and start telling you about all the good words and deeds of Muhammad, out of the blue, without you even asking about it, no matter how nicely they put it? Or if someone were to do the same with any other religion besides Christianity? Bet you would feel pretty offended, huh?

Really, the best way to share the word about your path with other people is to only offer your views when asked. Non-solicitated advice or information, no matter the intent, is often unwelcome.

Answer 5

I have always approached people by sharing my personal experience with Jesus, the strength He has given me in life situations and trials, and the hope He gives me through prayer, scripture and the knowledge that due to His awsome sacrifice and saving Grace that I will be with Him in Heaven for eternity.

I am also careful to listen to the Holy Spirit and speak at His prompting. He knows better than I do who needs to hear what and when. I find people are most responsive when I breathe a small prayer and ask Him to use my voice and opportunity to speak to that person's heart with my lips. In other words, I ask Him to keep me out of it and just use me as He will.

I always try to remember that I am not responsible for the Harvest. My job as a Christian is to #1 live as Christ lived (all the words in the world and eloquent speach will not have nearly the impact of a Godly example on a consistant and daily basis), #2 to not preach (God isn't asking me to go into the ministry, only to share what He freely has given to me at His urging), #3 I cannot take credit for the success or failure of the witnessing opportunity. My job is to sow----God will send the water, Sonshine, and Harvesters as He sees fit.

The last thing is most important. Don't say anything you cannot back up with scripture. Don't argue religion or faith. Christ's work on the cross stands alone and doesn't need me to try and defend it. Otherwise I may be more harmful to the cause of Christ than helpful.

Good luck and happy witnessing. Keep it simple - Keep Jesus first and seek to glorify Him.

Answer 6

The best way is to stop when they tell you to. That way you are seen to show them respect and they might take you a bit more seriously. If you don't listen and continue to witness, you will find that very few people want to spend time with you, leaving you with less of an opportunity to get your point across.

Answer 7

don't be so obvious or shove the word down their throat. first you have to become their friend so you don't come off as a christian in a race to see who can win sinners over faster than anyother. they'll notice a difference and might even ask about it.which makes it a whole lot easier.

read your bible around them or christian book or mags. introduce them to some christian music and try to find a band they like. or take them to some cool youth events

when you know eachother pretty well invite the person to church. they should say yes and if not then try later.

before you do anything you have to pray for guidance and wisdom and for that persons heart to be opened. remember that God will take care of things. you don't have to try and do things on your own. that's what God's here for. to help you.

Answer 8

Nobody in America is wanting for exposure to religion. It's everywhere. There's a church less than 1/2 a mile from my house that looks more like a corporate campus for billion dollar company than a modest temple of God.

Answer 9

Easy, don't do it! In this country we have the right to believe whatever we want. It is none of your business, or anyone elses, if I believe in Jesus or I don't. Religion is a very personal choice, and those choices should be respected by everyone.

Answer 10

When sharing your faith in Christ with others, be considerate of the fact that the people whom you are discussing your faith with, may have a religious belief different than yours, & may have strong feelings for that particular faith.

So, if they want to tell you about their own beliefs, while you are discussing Jesus, allow them to.

Also, if the people whom you are sharing your faith in Christ with, are also Christians, but, of a different denomination, again take into consideration that they may have strong views concerning their own denomination's teaching on Christ Jesus, so don't criticize their views, while sharing your own.