if so, isn't that an act of selfishness?
2007-11-13 13:49:03 · 12 answers · asked by Ťango 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure sounds like it to me.
Of course, I think that they mostly do it because they don't have the imagination to be able to comprehend that other people could legitimately have beliefs that were - gasp!!! - DIFFERENT from their own.
Fear is a great motivator, either way.
2007-11-13 13:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I don't even know of a verse that says if you convert people you are promised heaven. That is a new one on me. I try to let Christ's light shine so that others may see him through me. I try to be an example instead of shoving God down others throats. If they ask me a question I will answer. Your question is ridiculous.
2007-11-13 21:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and if I convert four people by tomorrow, God also throws in a free strawberry smoothie! No, we witness to people because we don't want people to live and die separated from God. And we don't believe we convert; the Holy Spirit of God converts; we witness. You certainly don't have to accept, that's up to you. It doesn't affect my salvation one way or the other.
2007-11-13 21:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no--- it is an act of love. "for GOD so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son; so whoever should believe in him would not perish but have everlasting life "JOHN 3:16
because we want to share the good news!! the goods news is not to be kept to yourself it is a treasure to share because you like your heavenly father want everyone to know JESUS and be saved ! it is your duty and privilege as a Christian to do so!bless you!
2007-11-13 22:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by dixie58 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither,
Christianity. heaven and hell is not a game
Just trying to help the hopeless
2007-11-13 21:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Herd instinct. Sheep become nervous and insecure when they see others not following the flock. They compensate by attempting to "convert" others into accepting to their delusional view of reality.
2007-11-13 21:57:42 · answer #6 · answered by 222 Sexy 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Nope, truth is something you want to share.
Nope, eternal life is something you want to share.
Nope, peace of mind is something you want to share.
Nope, God's wisdom is something you want to share.
Nope, spiritual knowledge is something you want to share.
2007-11-13 21:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I keep telling you people. It's a pyramid scheme. The more they get in the more they get back!
2007-11-13 21:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by Dashes 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Salvation is not dependent on works, so your theory is wrong.
2007-11-13 21:53:00 · answer #9 · answered by L.C. 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, we just don't want others to perish.
2007-11-13 21:53:07 · answer #10 · answered by HumanBaby 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋