Bible Question:
What do you say to a person, that say's I don't have time to go to church because I have to work and I need to handle thing's here in my home first and beside's I need my rest and I don't have the time to read my word but, as soon as I get things under control here I will do these thing's. I have raised a couple point's to them that we talk to God in prayer and he talk's to us in his word. And that we should desire his word like new born babies 1Peter 1:2.I also have said that we don't do them God does.I have also used, But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches and glory in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:19. Should I stop witnessing to them about this subject? and when they complain don't say anything? Keep praying for them and let the Holy work? |
Bible Answer: Hi Natalyi, I dealt with this situation personally with family members. I found that once I stopped quoting the Bible for every word that came out of their mouths (that's how I got this name!) and for every situation they experienced, they started to pay attention to me. What got their attention was the way I handled myself in adversities, they saw how faithful I was to God, and most of all, they couldn't understand why I am happy all the time. (I owe it all to Jesus!) He said to let our lights shine. This doesn't mean that we have to stop witnessing verbally, but let your life be a witness - how you conduct yourself as a child of God. I believe that this is the reason why we are to study to show ourselves approved to God, only He knows when a soul is ready to receive His word through you. When I was baptized with the Holy Ghost, He led me to first, have a genuine relationship with Himself, and second, to fully submit to Him, that way, when I witness, I wasn't "casting pearls" or just "a voice in the wilderness," neither was I speaking of myself, I was just a vessel used by God. Be encouraged, although the people seem stubborn, you have planted some good seeds. What I would say (if I was led to do so) to someone that say the things in your post is 1) God wants to be first in your life. He will take care of you. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew (6:33) 2) Be thankful for what you have and don't be greedy. "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." (1 Timothy 6:8) Don't stop verbally witnessing (as led by the Holy Spirit), when they complain, you say, 'How do can I help?' Remember Jesus said that if they don't receive your word, shake the dust off. However, keep praying for them and please keep loving them because that's what draw soul - His love. I'm dealing with someone very close to me now who knows about paying tithes, but refuses with a bunch of excuses. I see this person in all kinds of financial trouble, home falling apart, losing in all areas of life. But this person has to make a choice for herself. All I can do is what God leads me to do, and that's pray and continue to love. Believe it or not, these are much more powerful than Bible verses. Remember, they are spiritually blind and cannot see what you see. Show them the way with your life which shines the Light of Jesus. Don't count them as lost, you may be the sower, someone else will water, but God gives the increase! I hope this helps you. WalkingTalkingBible |