Subject: To learn the truth |
Bible Note: Thank you, Steve aka Indiana Jones, for the encouraging reminder that it's our God who gives the increase. As far as my Lebanese friend's father's methods - It is not unusual using that means. Muslims, while they "miss the bull's eye on the target" of ALL the truth,(don't we all?) surprisingly enough, they hit it dead center on many things. They just have to be encouraged with the truths they already accept. Everybody needs to “build” on truth, right? In the Qur'an, Jesus is referred to as the Messiah. He was born of a virgin. He was sinless. A miracle worker. The preeminent one. Their example. We, too often, point out the discrepancies in what we believe as opposed to what they already belief. And, after building a workable, two way friendships, answer their questions using the same methods our Lord did - use questions for answers. For example, if they ask, "How can you believe Jesus is the son of God?" You might ask, "Who was Jesus' father?" They would honestly reply, "He didn't have a father." You would ask, "Who else didn't have a father?" They know only one other man who didn't - "Adam". You would ask, "Wasn't God Adam's father"? They would admit that He was. "Then doesn't that make Adam, God's son?" About that time, the tie in of Adam sinned, Jesus didn't. The first Adam - Adam. The second Adam - Jesus. I'm sure you know the Scriptures that will back up these truths that both the Muslims and Christians could see. We must just be like an overworked doctor - keep accepting all the "patience" as needed. On the street, at the mall, rest areas, wherever I encounter a Muslim family I always greet them in their language, and introduce myself. They are often taken back at first, perhaps even a little suspicious of my motives. After all, don’t we American’s think they are all terrorists? That's why I am so verrrrrrrrrrry grateful for your kind words - God does and will give the increase. In much appreciation, Taleb |