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Question

for true believers and those who have felt christ come into their life like myself. Ive been a christian all my life but recently got so much closer to God and he and totally chnaged my life. I still have many faults but I know my father will forgive me if i repent. I have accepted jesus Christ as the Lord of the Universe and His/Our Father as the Creator who sent jesus. My peers know how i feel but only a couple times have i tried to share the gospel with them in hope of maybe just showing them a glimspse of how great our lord is. But i think some of them think im crazy or if not crazy just oh good for you im glad for you but they never seem to be interested in it themselves. this is frustrating becasue i want the people around me to accept the gift of life also. Have any other christians had this problem? Should i keep this joy between myself and family or keep sharing it? i dont mean in a fanatical way but just every now and then. Please only serious answers

Answer 1

Share it by living right in front of them at all times...

Always bear good fruit

And pray.....that God will open their eyes like He has opened ours to the truth

Answer 2

We often take 1 Peter 3:15 to mean to be prepared with answers, but the real challenge is for them to "ask" ... to be attracted by our life style and want to find out more what makes us "tick".

We should live our lives in such a way that a person would accept an invitation to something like a Billy Graham crusade ... as "ambassadors" of Jesus Christ.

I believe that some people are especially gifted with sharing their faith, and the rest of us are to attract non-believers to be interested.

However, each of us should be prepared to share our faith if the topic actually comes up.You can gently "steer" the conversation in that direction, and proceed if the person is genuinely interested and "ripe".

We can definitely repulse people by being pushy ... so that they "stiff arm" another person who might have more charm and winsomeness. I was too aggressive when I was a new Christian.

Answer 3

Nothing is wrong with sharing your beliefs but there is a time and place for everything. A lot of new Christians become a little too overbearing and that can turn potential listers OFF completely. Probably it is already happening and that is why some think you are crazy.

Pull back. Re-group and remember to put yourself in another person's shoes, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

If someone converted to another religon and was overjoyed about it and was constantly in your face about it all the time, looking for agreement and trying to get you to join, you would find it a little annoying too.

If you are truly fulfilled in your joy in Christ, that is already more than enough. You do not need public attention to validate that. If that is what you are looking for, then you will get very hurt and rejected if others are not interested in what you have to say.

Answer 4

Well sharing your enthusiasm can make you seem like a stalker or crazy, so I would say that you need to be careful about being too forceful with converting others you meet. Wait for an opportunity, if the subject comes up, and then explain you feelings. If you live a life following Christ, then perhaps your behaviour will make people ask, why you are happy, or how you do it, and then at that time you could talk about being saved.

Answer 5

You have asked a good question. The answer is lifestyle evangelism. This is all a part of getting to know people and sharing your faith naturally. You do not set out to force the gospel down other's throats, but ,in natural conversation, introduce your testimony. Be involved with people, go get coffee, help them with gardening or some with other chore. Be their friend. Love them. Pray for them. Live out Christ's calling for you. You don't have to go "door knocking" to share your faith. If your faith in Jesus Christ is the most important thing to you, you will share it and people will see your honesty if nothing else.

We are not to be concerned with other's reactions, but more importantly with our obedience to the Great Commission. You may rarely or never see someone in your immediate circle come to Christ, but your job is to plant the seed.

Answer 6

St. Francis of Assisi said "Preach the Gospel at all times and, when necessary, use words." Your friends will know your faith by your actions more than your words, for the saying goes "actions speak louder than words." The Apostle Paul said "I became all things to all men so that I might save some." Live your life according to the example of Christ laid out for us in the Bible before them, and then you will have the right to speak the words of the Gospel to them. But it all starts from living out that Gospel before them. God bless you in your evangelism ministry!

Answer 7

It's really hard when that happens. All you can do is show the joy God has given you to people. And pray for them. NEVER give up on sharing the gospel, this isn't something God made just for you, it's for everyone so share! and don't get discouraged when you are rejected because they really aren't rejecting you, but the God that is in you.

Answer 8

Keep sharing. If my best friend had not kept after me, I would still not be saved. But don't make the mistake of being aggressive or judgemental. Just remember to model good behavior, praise God when when good things happen and give credit to the Lord. Be the light that they will gravitate to.

Answer 9

You should share the gospel, let the see how it has changed your life and the evidence of his power. However, upon their constant refusal you at one point have to stop and let God work things out, after that just let the see by your example and walk how he is working. they are always watching, know this, so be careful not to fall in front of them. i am so happy for your new found peace in Christ, and no you should not hide your candle under a bushel let your light shine.

Answer 10

You have a testimony, and testimonies are intended to be shared. You cannot convert anyone. That is God's job.

Share it with them, but don't force it on them. Let it be a natural part of who you are, but don't go overboard. Just as you used to share whatever news occurred in your life, do so with this news.

Once you have shared it, then leave it alone, and allow God to do His work in their hearts.

As it is written: "I did the planting, Apollos did the watering, but God kept everything growing. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is significant, but God, who keeps everything growing, is the one who matters." (I Corinthians 3:6-7)

Answer 11

Share with people who invite you to do so. Otherwise, just live your life enjoying your relationship with the God of your personal understanding, and be the example of what you are hoping others will find, without putting pressure on them, or they will think you're intolerant or something. Regardless of what you think of other's beliefs, others hold thier own beliefs as sincerely as you do, and they are entitled to have them without meddling or interference.