ever get to you? Just wondering.
2006-10-02 12:14:00 · 13 answers · asked by helpme1 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, but we must do the will of God.
God also became grieved at man.
Genesis 6:5-6
And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
And it REPENTED the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
2006-10-02 12:23:27 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unfortunate that people don't want to take some of their time to really understand what the bible has to say about God, his desire for us, and what the death of His Son has done for us.
But to be quite honest, I can see why people would not want anything to do with Christianity. Peoples idea of Christianity comes from watching those who claim to know Jesus. When you watch many pastors on t.v and hear legalistic comments from Christians you meet or answers they give on this site from time to time it would be hard to say, " I sure would like to be part of that."
Please do keep in mind that the only good thing about Christians is Jesus, Period. Saying that, most people don't have a problem with Jesus, but with some of the people who follow Him.
A pastor once said, " There's two reasons people don't come to church 1) They don't know a christian or 2) They do know a Christian.
All this is to say I do not get discouraged all that often, becuase many of the problems people have with Jesus is not because of Jesus himself, but because of those who represent Him.
I know that every time someone rejects me when I try to share the gospel (good news) with them, I am that much closer to meeting the person who will give me just a few minutes to share with them what it is exactly that Jesus has done for them and why it is so important to have a relationship with him. The HOPE out weighs the discouragement.
I appreciate your question. Take care.
2006-10-02 13:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by ice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get disgusted or discouraged as Paul said.....just dust off your feet and keep going......we have been challenged to testify.......find your own unique way of befriending people so that they learn to trust what you have to say....I have never thought I could really make a difference without getting to know the person I am talking to. I believe we are each tiny small links that make up a chain......it takes many people for the spirit to work through in witnessing for Christ. (I am no Billy G.)
May the peace of Christ be with you.....
2006-10-02 12:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by Cassie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It used to unbelievably frustrate me. I used to try to almost force people to listen. Now, I realize that is not the way to do it. All we must do is tell others once, if they do not listen then all we can do is pray for them. We should not continue to harass them. God gives everyone free will whether to believe and have faith...He doesn't want someone to be forced.
2006-10-02 14:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Rena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if they don't listen, that is their loss. God said we are to sow the seed. Some falls on barren ground, some on stony ground and some on fertile ground. Whether they listen or not is up to them. We as Christians have done what God bade us do.
2006-10-02 13:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by stullerrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still get angry about arrogance. But not about "thinking" people
don't listen.
The Holy Spirit hipped me to something.
When we try to talk to people, they say we're crazy, and
worrying, and that ain't going to work, and you're full of it.
And the next day, you will hear them tell someone the same
thing you told them.
KEEP THE FAITH.
2006-10-02 12:20:09 · answer #6 · answered by zenbuddhamaster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, yes. I think the right description would be a sadness for the person who is turning away from the treasure of God's word. However, it is only my part to share the word of God....I cannot give a person ears to hear; only God can do that.
2006-10-02 12:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by christian_lady_2001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I am here to sow the seed, what kind of soil they fall on is in God's hands. Each man must work out his own salvation, I can not save anyone, only Lord Jesus can save.
2006-10-02 12:22:12 · answer #8 · answered by TYRONE S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, cos as christian you're live and enjoy what you've been give, right?
hard enuff living this one for and on yourself, got no time for one that can't / won't rather, see clearly. Spose its a gift to be able to do it.
2006-10-02 12:19:44 · answer #9 · answered by Lalalahooah D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. It takes many seeds to make a garden grow.
2006-10-02 12:18:18 · answer #10 · answered by Stiletto ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋