How do you find it? How faithful would you consider your witness to be? Are you sharing God's way of salvation through Christ with any of your work colleagues at present?
Sharings, please?
God bless you.
2007-10-18 01:28:09 · 14 answers · asked by Carlito 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I try to live my life accordingly.......I let my actions be my testimony.
And then when people ask questions.....that's when the gospel comes out. There are at least 2 other believers here who I talk to daily.
I probably don't open my mouth about Christ as much as I should be.........need to work on that.
2007-10-18 01:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I work in a school as a lunchtime supervisor, and generally speaking I only talk to one other adult the whole hour, she isn't a Christian and as we are busy dealing with kids, I have a limited window to talk about Jesus. I have accepted that God asks that I make the most of every opportunity he gives me, but I have realised that it doesn't mean I have to make the opportunity myself, simpy I try to be aware of the prompting of the Spirit if an opportunity is given.
Best book I read on this subject is 'evangelism made slightly less difficult' by nick pollard
2007-10-19 06:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by good tree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a stay at home mom, so I don't count in that ... most of my friends are also Christian lol.
But my husband works in a shop where the language is abusive, the F word spoken freely, and insults are considered fun. Interestingly enough, he's never once lost his faith in it, he's seen how it can be an influence.
For instance, everyone there tells the most offensive dirty jokes. When they would tell them in front of my husband, he'd get up and walk away, saying he didn't want to hear it. He didn't insult them or pass judgement, he just didn't want to be a part of it. More people at his work now don't tell such jokes in his presence; they say they respect his desire to keep his thoughts pure. They've also lightened up on the cursing in front of him, he says he rarely hears how God has damned something lol.
2007-10-18 08:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My testimony is in shown in my actions and my attitudes. As St. Francis of Assisi said "Preach the Gospel at all times, and use words when necessary."
As a public school teacher, I don't bring my religion into the classroom in a verbal way. Do I sometimes wear a cross necklace? Yes, but it's no bigger or flashier than any other necklace I own.
I have been asked about my beliefs and I have told the students that if they wish to speak to me outside of class time, that is fine, but it is not appropriate in the classroom.
That said, when we were studying German and the German culture, it is very hard to discuss their Christmas traditions without bringing Christianity into it. It was brought in as a cultural lesson and as a sharing of what they do. But definately not as a time to preach or push Christianity! Just as we discussed Semana Santa while we were studying Spanish and the Spanish culture, and it was around Easter time. (taught a language/culture exploratory class, French, German, and Spanish)
2007-10-18 10:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I did work, it was more by example. Sure it was tough where I was, it was great to have the few other Christians around to talk with about anything.
But, if anyone ever asked a question, I would answer them and get right to the point.
We can only plant the seed and water it...God provides the increase.
2007-10-18 08:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a gentler sort of person but my actions are (hopefully) a witness. It's about being who you are in Christ. if you're loud then by all means share loudly but don't be someone you're not.
I make no secret of my churchgoing but I agree with waiting for people to ask. If you don't I've found you scare them before you've even been given the chance. At the end of the day it's their choice.
For me it's about going the extra mile...buy someone flowers on their birthday, encourage your boss, smile!!
2007-10-18 08:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by One_smart_pumpkin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I teach middle school when we have social studies we talk about religions in general. If a student asks my opinion that is the only time that I mention it and I go out of my way to say it is my opinion I never tell my students to believe what I do I just set a good example through my behavior instead of verbally.
2007-10-18 08:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by budleit2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I find it as a perfect opportunity to actually walk the walk and live out my faith, and be a light in darkness, just as Jesus intended.
2007-10-18 08:38:06 · answer #8 · answered by Consuming Fire 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't belong in the work place. Don't try sharing it with me. Fortunately, I was always the boss. I didn't have to put up with much carp.
If you witness all day, Jesussaves, how do you get any work done. Oh, I bet you work for the state. I understand Xians make great civil servants: Never think; never question authority.
2007-10-18 08:34:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
yes of course that is why we must get into the circular enviroments and get people saved so we all may actually stay in heaven even Jesus did it but the sinners where not his bestfriend and as believers that is something we have a problem with
2007-10-18 08:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Somone A 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋