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1 | Mom, grandma, sister all in Satans hands | 2 Cor 3:2 | DocTrinsograce | 151278 | ||
Dear JesusFreak, Although we eschewed evil things, my background was very similar to your own. Although it took years, and many trials of various kinds, my entire family became saved. Now, in addition to your own prayers, we in the forum will be praying for your family as well. You need to understand that the greatest power of persuasion you possess is in your life. Walk close to the Lord... earnestly, whole-heartedly, completely, and utterly. Obey the Lord in every detail of your life. God will work in more awesome ways than you can imagine. Remember, Satan can do nothing without the explicit permission of the Lord. Furthermore, you need to understand that God is responsible for the eternal disposition of the souls of your family. He hasn't left that up to you or the devil. In fact, it is something that is not even entirely up to your family! Trust God's wisdom, power, and eternal purpose! Now, we know for certain that our Lord has already done something for your family: He has saved you! What an incredible work that was! Doing so may well be the very first step in His plan to save your entire family. In Him, Doc "Forcing tactics can only do damage, perhaps incalculable damage, to men's souls . . . Evangelism must rather be conceived as a long-term enterprise of patient teaching and instruction, in which God's servants seek simply to be faithful in delivering the gospel message and applying it to human lives, and leave it to God's Spirit to draw men to faith through this message in his own way and at his own speed." --J. I. Packer From Stand to Reason: Ambassador’s Creed An ambassador is… Ready. An Ambassador is alert for chances to represent Christ and will not back away from a challenge or an opportunity. Patient. An Ambassador won’t quarrel, but will listen in order to understand, then with gentleness seek to respectfully correct those in opposition. Reasonable. An Ambassador has informed convictions (not just feelings), gives reasons, asks questions, aggressively seeks answers, and will not be stumped by the same challenge twice. Tactical. An Ambassador adapts to each unique person and situation, maneuvering with wisdom to challenge bad thinking, presenting the truth in an understandable and compelling way. Clear. An Ambassador is careful with language, and will not rely on Christian lingo nor gain unfair advantage with empty rhetoric. Fair. An Ambassador is sympathetic and understanding towards the opposition, and will acknowledge the merits of contrary views. Honest. An Ambassador is careful with the facts and will not misrepresent his opponent, overstate his own case, or understate the demands of the Gospel. Humble. An Ambassador is provisional in his claims, knowing that his understanding of truth is fallible, and will not press a point beyond what his evidence allows. Attractive. An Ambassador will act with grace, kindness, and good manners and will not dishonor Christ in his conduct. Dependent. An Ambassador knows that effectiveness requires joining his best efforts with God’s power. |
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2 | Mom, grandma, sister all in Satans hands | 2 Cor 3:2 | Jesusfreak345 | 151284 | ||
Thank you Doc. This is very helpful. I will keep you up-to-date on the situation cause obviously it's good to come to this to get answers. Thanks again. | ||||||