Christians only please.. how do you feel about saving others?

Question

i am in the process of renewing my faith and have been faced with an issue. i am at a standstill when it comes to trying to get others to be saved. i know it's the right thing to do but part of me is honestly scared about the reactions i will get from people. thoughts and ideas? i will report answers that are rude towards the Christian faith. i dont bash other religions here so please, respect me and dont give me an answer that is bad mouthing my faith and religion.

i dont mean to save them myself, i just mean how do you feel about encouraging them to admit their wrongs to the lord and be saved by Jesus? thanks for your answers...

wow, a couple of you need to learn how to read the ENTIRE question. i made a correction to restate what i meant to say which is that i dont believe i am saving them but rather leading them to salvation. sheesh.....

Answer 1

Well, first of all I believe there is a right and a wrong way to witness to people, and different people may need a different approach. Also, I say to you (because this is a battle I recently went through), you should not be concerned with friends you may lose over your spirituality. God calls us to lead people to Him. He also says that we can not be one with Him and one with the world. He has seperated us for Himself. Also, listen to what God is telling you-He will give you the words to say if He feels the time is right; but you have to listen and obey.

Answer 2

Many times the best that we can do is be a living witness. When we have earned someone respect with our behavior and actions they will usually ask you why you are different. Which is then the perfect opportunity to witness. Relax, don't put so much pressure on yourself, if you are renewing your faith you have a lot to work on yourself, witnessing comes naturally as you grow stronger in your faith. God Bless you for being concerned about others. It is our calling and scripture say we must be prepared to give every man an answer for the reason of the faith that is in us. Notice it says 'GIVE AN ANSWER". When do you give an answer? Think about it........

Answer 3

A good part of witnessing to others, comes from what they can actually see in you first. How you act, dress, speak, handle hard situations. Do you get angry fast, or stay calm, things like that. Believe it or not, how you are in the real world will determine whether or not, someone will listen to what you have to say about their salvation.

What I find interesting, is how many people accuse someone who is sharing the word of God with others, as them judging them. What they refuse to see because satan is blinding their eyes, is that a Christian wants to share that wonderful free gift that God gave them with others. It's an act of love, and not one of judgement.

You can start with your own family first, and then move towards your friends, and introduce the subject of salvation to them slowly, and when they resist back away, and try another time later. But in the meanwhile, they will be watching you closely, and see what wonderful things God gives and does for you, becasue of your relationship with Him. It's contagious.

I have lost several friends because of my faith in God and my witnessing. And I know that friends will come and friends will go, but I will always have a dependable friend in Jesus no matter what. At least He will never forsake me the way friends will.

God bless you in your witnessing for Him!

Answer 4

In most cases, people who aren't already "saved" right now have already made a conscious decision that they don't want to be "saved". If you honestly want to do it out of sheer compassion for other people and not for any other ulterior motive or anything, then that's nice, but you should know that you might not have a very high "conversion rate," if you have one at all.

If you really want to do it, I would suggest that you just talk with them about what you believe and just see how they respond. Ask them questions but don't come off as aggressive. And whatever you do, don't threaten them with "Hell" or make them feel guilty if they don't become a Christian. You'll probably be able to tell very, very quickly whether or not they're interested. And if they're not, well, you'll just have to leave them be.

Answer 5

We live in a culture in which just about everyone has heard some version of the story of the Messiah...even if the version they have heard may be garbled a bit.
Most people you are going to meet have already made a decision about how they feel about God, and about Jesus Christ.
Sometimes, if you are patient, and understanding, you can help someone who has been hurt by previous mishandling by other over-zealous Christians, but, mostly, once someone has made up their mind that they are going to reject Jesus, it is not wise to keep trying to argue with them. The best thing is to withdraw gracefully, and pray about it.
Remember, it isn't up to you to "save" anyone. Jesus does all the saving...it is only up to you, as one of His sheep, to try to show other people where the Shepherd is waiting for them.....

Answer 6

First, don't worry about "saving others". Jesus does that. Just share, when an opportunity arises, what your experience with Jesus has been. Also, live your faith. The best testimony is to be a good example. Lot's of people talk a good game, but their lives don't back it up.

Answer 7

As a Christian Pastor I have, believe it or not, faced the same problem.
I finally came to the conclusion that I am to be a witness through the way I live and conduct my life. It isn't my job to beat someone over the head with scriptures, it is however my duty to let God's love, compassion and understanding manifest itself in my life.
I share the Gospel with those that God brings into my life and those that ask questions.
I'm not sure that will help, but rest assured you are not alone in the way you feel.

Answer 8

Don't go around trying to witness to people. Talk to them in a normal course of chatter and just mention Jesus, or say something like "Praise the Lord for ,,,such and such." and then watch thier response. When the Lord has been knocking on someones door, they will respond to your statement and will want t oknow more. Otherwise don't cast your pearls before swine, don't run around trying to convert everybody. Let the Lord bring them to you. Remeber, your greatest witness to Christ is your way of living, how you respond to problems great and small.

Answer 9

I too am having the same problem. I want to teach others God's way, but I know that up until I decided to follow God's word, I would tell someone to shut up and don't push your beliefs down my throat, and now I'm being asked to do the same, I have a hard time with this myself. I just slip it in non chalanely(sp?) and if they are receptive great if not I go about my conversation and just drop it.

Answer 10

You are right to be afraid of the reactions you will get. I can absolutely guarantee you that everyone you want to 'witness' to has already heard that crap 100 times before. How would you react if 80% of the adults around you actually believed in Santa and were constantly harrassing you to try to get you to believe in him? Wouldn't that make you mad?

That's what's it's like for non-Christians who constantly have to bite their tongues and try to be polite to people babbling insane religious nonsense, simply because we are in the minority and can not just come right out and tell you you're insane.


I reported you for violating Y!A policy against restricting who you will permit to answer, so I won't feel bad when you report me.