What's at work in this story? A judgmental spirit.
A poll taken by the Barna Research Group reveals that today most non-believers view Christians as too judgmental. So you can be sincere, but too severe. When you mix and mingle only with those who share your views and values, you can communicate with others in ways that attack, rather than attract.
Let's be clear: never has it been more important to know the truth of God's Word and stand for it.
But if you have the right doctrine and the wrong spirit, you'll drive more people away from Christ than you'll draw to Him. If Satan has his way, he will drive holiness out of our hearts and into our fists.
Imagine - Christ's disciples wanting to incinerate those who didn't agree with them! They weren't even aware of the spirit that was at work within their own hearts.
'Jesus said... "You shall love your neighbour as yourself"' (Matthew 19:18-19 NKJV). That includes your non-Christian neighbour.
You don't have to defend Jesus, or 'sell' Him.
All you have to do is introduce Him. The Psalmist says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good...' (Psalm 34:8 NKJV).
Soul Food: Isa 58-62, John 9:1-12, Ps 15, Pr 29:4-6
Written by Bob & Debby Gass
Friday, 8 November 2013
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