Christians, what have you found to be the best way to witness?

Question

As a non-Christian I'll tell you , I don't like being tricked. I had some dude do a big display with a chalkboard and neon lights before connecting it to Jesus, then people he planted in the crowd tried to give me flyers.

I also don't like people coming to my door. I feel that's aggressive when a stranger comes to my home and tells me what to believe. My home should be my sanctuary.

So what have you found to work best?

Honestly the evangelicals I've respected the most are people who peacefully told me what they believe (without threatening me with fire and brimstone) and listen when I tell them what I believe too.

You guys that talk about simply living like Jesus, I LOVE you!

Uncle, how often does that work these days?

Answer 1

The best way to witness is to not prosyltize and to simply live and live simply. The best way is to live by example and try to live the life Christ lived. He gave the best example of simple living and not worrying about how much you have. BTW, I don't believe in fire and brimstone. I believe that heaven or hell can be what you make of this life on earth.

Answer 2

What works for one person will not work for another. I agree with you that trickery should never be used. Props can be useful, but are really unnecessary. The approach that you mention that you respect the most is the most honest and straightforward method. Warnings of hellfire should only be given in extreme cases where a person's lifestyle puts them in immediate danger of death without Christ. Some people do very well working one-on-one with people, while others work best with groups. I am a gospel preacher and every message that i preach contains the pure gospel of Jesus Christ with an alter call. This works well for me as prison minister is my focus. i am not allowed into the dormitories to do one-on-one evangelism, but someday i hope to be allowed to do so. At the church where I serve we do both one-on-one at the church and out on site, and we do group at the church and out on site. We place equal emphasis on both and it seems to work well. We never leave any doubt as to what we are doing and we do not try to trick anybody. We do preach the devil and hell and the consequences of sin---we are predominately a children's ministry and the children receive it well.

Answer 3

First, I think that a Christian should live as one, and show others by that example, that God is real. And if it were me, I would ask a stranger kindly if I may share some things with them, and if they are okay with that, then procede to tell them about the Gospel. If they are not in the mood or aren't interested, then I won't waste my time when I know they are going to shut me out anyway. I don't think that witnessing should be forced on anyone, because then they are going to block you out and your time would have been wasted.

Answer 4

I agree that trickery and door to door are stupid. The Bible says that God's kindness will bring us to repentence, that is a good place to start. Simply be kind to people. The Bible says to love your neighbor. I think we all understand what love means.

I believe that I should just live my life as best I can, trying to follow the example set by Jesus. In that, I go to church, and most of my friends are at church. So, at work, when everyone talks about their weekend, I share mine as well. I share just like everyone else, but in that, it lets them know what I believe, that I'm a Christian. After awhile, as they observe my life, they hopefully will see a difference in me, see something about my life that they are interested in, see how I deal with hard times... Then when they are ready, they'll come ask me a question or two about what I believe. I talk as humbly as I can, sharing from personal experience why I believe what I do.

That form of witnessing seems logically the best method to me. Why would anyone want to follow my God if I just randomly walk up and tell them about Him?? They have no basis to trust me or believe what I'm saying is true. But if they have observed my life and seen the fruit of my faith, there is something to prove my words on.

Answer 5

Witnessing has never been about tricking someone to hear the gospel....or scaring someone into believing it.... In Fact the Gospel of Jesus Christ is called the "Good News" and the bible encourages christians to share it.... The way we conduct ourselves in this world....our testimonies...and the love we display to oneanother and our neighbors, are all important ways in which christians share christ with the world.... But we also share it by word of mouth to those who express a desire to hear it...

As a christian i believe time is too short to beat around the bush, when it comes to sharing the gospel...We offer to share it...if they wanna hear it then "FINE"....if they dont want to hear it "FINE"...if they wanna hear it and refuse to believe it "FINE"... however we can not "sugar-coat" God's word to the convenience of man.... it is what it is... But take comfort because at the end of the day.... The Choice Is Yours To Make !!!!!

Answer 6

I know you don't want to hear this... but in my experience, people like yourself are on a quest..... I'll leave that as it is.

Now for me - since you asked - I enjoy a good debate, but I would NEVER debate unless invited to do so. I love to let the light of the Lord shine through me, and although I can be crotchety at times (I'm human too), I like to think that Jesus is perfectly capable of speaking for himself - so yes, I will peacefully discuss what I believe with no fire and brimstone.

storey:
Once my sister, out of the blue, railed at me for no reason about so called Christians who waved their fire and brimstone in her face. My response was (since she was obviously taking her frustration and anger at them out on me, the family Christian) to tell her "anyone who tells you you are going to hell is dead wrong". That stopped her in her tracks and we had a nice discussion from there on.....because of course I had to explain that yes, there is a hell, and yes, if you don't repent, you could go there. The point was, she was able to express her views, and I mine, and of course for now, we've agreed to disagree.

Blessings to you my friend

Answer 7

I've found that the best way to witness is the way Jesus commanded us to Witness. Christians are commanded to "make disciples of people of all the nations," but this does not mean that they are to use pressure or convert others by force. Jesus' commission was to "tell good news to the meek ones," to "bind up the brokenhearted," to "comfort all the mourning ones." (Matthew 28:19; Isaiah 61:1, 2; Luke 4:18, 19).

The best-known way they use to find those who are distressed by present conditions is by going from house to house. Thus they make a positive effort to reach the public, just as Jesus did when "he went journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God." His early disciples did likewise. (Luke 8:1; 9:1-6; 10:1-9).

To live like Jesus means to go about doing things he not only did, but commanded his followers to do. Leading by example is a wonderful thing. But faith without works is dead! You have to show you believe and show you are following in Jesus' footsteps. What better way to do that, then to preach to others the wonderful things he himself preached about - the coming of God's Kingdom! (Acts 5:41,42 reads: "These, therefore, went their way from before the San´he·drin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his name. And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus. "

And b/4 you give it a thumbs down, at least have the common decency to look up the scriptures. And correct me if I am wrong - using scriptures! Thank You!

Answer 8

I think the best way is to become friends and then witness through my actions and discussions that my friends have started, or see someone that might need help and help them. I really like the quote by I think it was st. francis of assisi who said that "Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words." By putting on a big display you are playing with people, and that is rude and wrong. To witness the best is to talk to them peacefully, listen to what they say, and not to force. when you force something down someone's throat they will choke.

God bless America!!!!
K.K.

Answer 9

The best way to witness is to do exactly what Jesus did. Love people, regardless of who they are, what they've done and what they believe. You have to show people the love that God has for them. I think it's fine to tell people what your beliefs are, but you can't push them on people. You have to live out your beliefs for them to see. Actions speak louder than words. Live as Jesus would. Love as Jesus would.

Answer 10

I'm a Christian and I don't like when people come to my door. I don't think it's safe for either side. Leading by example and honestly answering questions are the best ways to represent Our Lord, IMHO.

May God Bless you.