One of the mistakes
that I think modern Christianity makes is trying to talk people into believing
in Jesus once they have made their decision.
I don't think that is what we are called to do.
I have shown you in
the past how Jesus handled those who have made a decision and are no longer
honestly searching. Jesus moved on. He didn't try to talk them into it. He respected their free will decision.
Now look at how Paul
handles it.
Acts 18:5-6(NKJV)
5When Silas and Timothy had come from
Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is
the Christ.
6But when they opposed him and
blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to
the Gentiles.”
Acts 19:8-10(NKJV)
8And he went into the synagogue and spoke
boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the
kingdom of God.
9But when some were hardened and
did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed
from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of
Tyrannus.
10And this continued for two years, so that
all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Now compare that to
many in the church today who will do everything they can to change the message
to attract people even if it means watering down the Gospel.
Based on the
examples of both Jesus and Paul, I don't think that is how it should be
handled.
Just my opinion.
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