2007-04-02 15:45:53 · 24 answers · asked by jongjong 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
salam (peace be upon you), that is a very strong and butiful question. I think before you should share you faith, make sure you have certain knowledge about other faiths. Make sure you dont try to enforce your beliefs on others, keep in mind, that to you, your faith is true, and to others their faith is true. Dont try to prove them wrong, ask questions in a way that shows your ignorance towards their faith so that they can understand your question in a humble manner, rather as an offence. take care, may you succeed in not offending others.
peace
2007-04-02 15:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by faiz_khan50 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
jong: As a Christian, the very best advice for you is this: Be seen and not heard (unless, directly asked). Remember; God, the Father, does both, the choosing (election) and the drawing of Christians to Him (see: Book of John, 6th Chapter, verse 44). Since this is the case, a Christian does not know for sure, that he or she is or is not, witnessing by example (not verbally [unless, asked]) to any person God may or may not be "choosing" at this time. So; why go about irritating people with words who God is not dealing with - yet ? This is a reason why some unconverted people take a dislike to Christians because this approach does offend others. I wish more Christians were more objective and a little less subjective to their calling.
P.S. Further; to this: I always wondered about the degree of faith of other Christians, in God, to draw others to Himself. They seem to think that God can't do this and they, themselves, have to force their views on others - instead of trusting God to do the converting.
2007-04-02 23:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by guraqt2me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As someone who is non-Christian, I agree with everyone above. Do good works, be a good person, and lead by example, both as a Christian and as a secular person. It's very easy to call yourself a Christian and not do well by the name; look around Y!A if you want evidence of that. Don't hide your light under a bushel of intolerance, a bushel of criticism, or a bushel of bias. :)
I also agree with Jesus on the following:
Matthew 5:38-48
38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; 40 and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; 41 and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.
43 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you salute only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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Remember, there is always something good to learn from anyone, whether or not they are Christian. Keep that in mind, and always keep learning.
ETA: This is assuming, of course, you are Christian from this post, which I shouldn't have assumed. If you're Jewish or Muslim, the advice in a general sense still applies.
2007-04-02 22:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kate S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to just be true to yourself and the Holy Spirit. I believe that the spirit guides you with the right words at the right time for the right person.
And honestly, if someone doesn't want to hear about your faith then don't force them. God gives us free will and we as Christians have to understand that everyone has the same free will to make his or her own choices about God.
Good Luck.
2007-04-02 22:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
When I ask about having a BIBLE STUDY with someone I first ask them if they are attending church services elsewhere. The3re are times that they will be interested in having the study and there are times that they will not but if you do not ask then you will never have such a study with anyone. GOD expects HIS PEOPLE to reach and teach every person that we can. Have a great evening and a wond3erful week.
Thanks,
Eds
2007-04-02 23:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Each of us demonstrates what it means to be a Christian in the way we live our lives. You share your faith in everything you do.
2007-04-02 22:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question. St Francis said "Preach the Gospel at all times and if necessary use words"
The point is that they will know us by our love. Jesus first, others second ourselves third
2007-04-02 22:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by JOHN 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Let people come to you, if they are not, look into yourself to find what you are doing wring, if you have to go to them, then you are not really good enough in your belief for others to want to truly emulate it.
2007-04-02 22:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by XX 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're always going to find that you offend someone, but don't get discouraged.
Share your testimony like the girl above me said.
People will either want to hear more or not.
2007-04-02 22:48:35 · answer #9 · answered by Spoken4 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
For a man to talk and not offend anybody is great!
Proverbs.
On here, when they ask a Question, just tell them the Truth.
Study to show thyself approved.
Hope this helps.
Ditto...............
2007-04-02 22:52:12 · answer #10 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋