I need help with this fast!!!
2006-10-31 05:36:57 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus taught us this...
Matt 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven...
Sometimes trying to teach makes them more bitter. Jim
2006-10-31 05:50:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not much to go on. How many people do you need to 'share' with? Is it a speech that you have to give. They you should just keep it positive. Say things like how it makes you feel. Don't try to threaten with Hell if they won't 'come around', that would only work for 'back sliders', or people who already believe but are not attending or participating in church.
Try not to say anything about The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection if you can at all help it.
Christians tend to say stuff like, " Darwin's Evolution is only a THEORY."
Let me give you some knowledge. Evolution is a fact, it happened and is happening right now. The theory is about whether it is happening by natural selection or not. A scientific theory is not just an off-the-cuff idea like someone on the street might say, " You know I have a pet theory about this."
So, you're better to leave that whole subject alone.
Sorry, but if they don't believe and don't care there is not much that you can say to make them feel different. Best stick with how you feel good that you are saved without seeming to be coming across as holier-than-thou to them.
2006-10-31 05:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by eantaelor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to share your relationship with christ and with other people whom don,t believe is to live your life by example... meaning when something good happens to you just say well Thank the good Lord for this... and you might mention , I said a prayer about this and God answered my prayer... and thats all you need to do.. just go on about your business... If you give God all the praise weither you be in the whitehouse or on the streets.. people will then stand up and take notice... Everything you said just plants a seed although you might think they are not listening or don,t care at all.. It still plants a seed.... So just act as if they are not even around when you give God the praise for a good thing that has happened to you... and then go on with your conversation with them... I do hope you get the meaning of this.. Religion is an individual thing.. Its between you and the heavenly Father above. So just live it from day to day.. within your own mind and soul... and just say thanks regardless of who your with.. then forget it.. go on about the day... People will eventually take notice that without God,, they are nothing... and God answers our prayers... Ask and ye shall receive... and have and keep the faith... I do hope this helps you.... Mary..
2006-10-31 05:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mary F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St Thomas Aquainas said "Preach the Gospel, if necessary, use words."
I take that as, let your actions speak louder than words. If you are a kind, caring and compassionate individual, that will have a greater effect on someone than telling them about Religion.
A lot of people will just turn off their ears when someone starts preaching at them - even if it is done in a caring way. A lot of non-Christians I have talked to think that Christians are belittling and think that they are better than everyone else... and it certainly can come across that way if someone starts preaching at them. They are more likely to respond in a positive manner to someone's kind behavior rather than speech. They have their reasons why they believe the things they do - everyone has had different life experiences. If they start to ask questions, answer them in a caring and non-judgemental way (Not - it's Christianity or the highway)
2006-10-31 05:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by AutumnLilly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"So let your light shine." Live your life as you are a child of God, and people will begin to see that you have a beautiful spirit. Trust me, they will find you intriguing and want to know more about you.
Some people won't care to know about Christ and that is their problem. I usually bring Him up in my everyday conversations without "ramming it down" anyone's throat. But since I know that Jesus has done great things for me everyday, I'm going to give Him the credit, no matter who's listening. So if people don't care to listen, it doesn't mean that they're not good people. It could mean that they weren't supposed to be a significant part of your life anyway, so move on.
2006-10-31 05:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by wrtrchk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always taught to make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ. True friendship is a gradual happening and shouldn't be rushed. If they ask you about your faith then you can share your beliefs with them in a quiet and sincere way. Otherwise, like the previous answer said - share by example.
2006-10-31 05:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by Susan G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Live it. Be a real genuine friend. If they don't care, talking can just be counterproductive. If through your friendship, and through appreciating the way you are, attracts them to Christ, then you will have an opportunity not only to share your faith, but also possibly to bring them to the Lord.
What you do not want to do, is give them smart answers, showing you can win an argument with them.
2006-10-31 05:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, a relationship with christ cant be forced. They have to find GOD on their own, and i understand that is difficult. You can try to guide them, ask them to come to church with you, join a bible study and so on, but it just cannot be forced. They have to see christ on their own. My husband wasnt a believer for the longest time, years in fact.I kept my faith through out.When we were having hard times, i would get a check from a job i had a few years back that they forgot to send and things like that.He SAW FIRST HAND that GOD would not let us be hungry or in need. This actually happened often in the last two years and he was in AWE.He knows GOD now, but he came to that on his own.
2006-10-31 05:41:25 · answer #8 · answered by cherokee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most difficult way possible...in your example. How you walk in your life, how you communicate with those who "don't care or believe", how to behave, how you respond (do you react most times? If so, stop...and begin to respond). People do not listen to our words as much as they listen to our example of our personal being. Speak the words yes, but they will mean little if the action is not given behind the word. So just work on that with God, and see the miracles take place. :)
2006-10-31 05:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by EoC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need to?
How would you accept people sharing their belief in Satan,
Evolution and/or the Easter Bunny?
The best way to promote a religion is to do good doing it.
That is, if you promote other people's health and welfare then
you make the religion appear benificent.
The worst way is to lecture and coherse.
Umm ... No, I take it back. The worst way is to torture and
execute people who don't believe in the same things.
If people believe that you are helping the world doing what
you do, and they want to help the world too, maybe they'll
join you.
Maybe not. That is NOT YOUR PROBLEM.
2006-10-31 05:41:15 · answer #10 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said "do not cast pearls before swine". This means attempt to witness to them, and if their heart is not open to accepting Jesus...save your breath. Trying to force someone to listen about Christ when they don't want to hear it can push them further away. The best thing you can do is live your life and try to be a good Christian, and when people ask about your overall demeanor use it as an opportunity to witness.
2006-10-31 05:43:04 · answer #11 · answered by ajax138 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋