Wednesday is looking for practical advice about how to witness to classmates without turning them off to the truth.
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Tuesday
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First, I really like this video, and I don't just toss praise like that around when it comes to our videos. :) If you'd like feedback on the way you're doing your videos now (and if not, here's some unsolicited advice), it actually reminds me more of when I talk to you in person. It's sort of the you in one-on-one conversation mixed in with the speech-giving you. And that, I think, is a very good mix.
Second, I am right with you on this. I've felt a lot of percieved guilt in psych class, and especially in philosophy. I second-guess myself continually as to whether it would be helpful or harmful to voice my faith and the outlook of my worldview. I've also made a lot of friends in and out of class, and oddly enough, in those cases I don't feel as much of an urge to evangelize.
My biggest conflict is that of friendship vs. agenda. Can they co-exist? If someone is my friend, I would want them to accept Christ, correct? Conversely, if I am someone's friend, I wouldn't befriend them solely for the sake of conversion, would I?
I think you make a great point about being in-tune with the Holy Spirit. I ought to be way more in tune with Him, and I think this where many of my conflicts arrive. I am uncertain of how to make a decision in the matter when I am only guided by myself.
Great thoughts! Great questions! Sorry I don't have the answers yet, but I'd love to talk to you about it more some time, and I'll let you know if I discover anything.
It reminds me that I've been skipping to the "are they right with God?" part of loving them, without thinking enough of just being a friend. ...And sometimes I think just starting friendly conversations takes as much boldness as telling them the gospel.
Rememer that if you are living a Christian lifestyle (seems like you are) most will not be surprised when you tell them you are a Christian. This gives you an easier start to the conversation. Just remember that the Truth about Christ is a lot to take in. The most important thing I can say is, Meet people where they are at. Just a little information at a time. Find a need in their life and show them a way God can meet that need.
A Year Of Questions is a project begun on March 22, 2010, by seven teens who want to be better at asking questions and articulating answers. This blog exists to make it easier to discuss these questions (because a 500 character limit on YouTube comments is rather limiting). Enjoy!
4 comments:
First, I really like this video, and I don't just toss praise like that around when it comes to our videos. :) If you'd like feedback on the way you're doing your videos now (and if not, here's some unsolicited advice), it actually reminds me more of when I talk to you in person. It's sort of the you in one-on-one conversation mixed in with the speech-giving you. And that, I think, is a very good mix.
Second, I am right with you on this. I've felt a lot of percieved guilt in psych class, and especially in philosophy. I second-guess myself continually as to whether it would be helpful or harmful to voice my faith and the outlook of my worldview. I've also made a lot of friends in and out of class, and oddly enough, in those cases I don't feel as much of an urge to evangelize.
My biggest conflict is that of friendship vs. agenda. Can they co-exist? If someone is my friend, I would want them to accept Christ, correct? Conversely, if I am someone's friend, I wouldn't befriend them solely for the sake of conversion, would I?
I think you make a great point about being in-tune with the Holy Spirit. I ought to be way more in tune with Him, and I think this where many of my conflicts arrive. I am uncertain of how to make a decision in the matter when I am only guided by myself.
Great thoughts! Great questions! Sorry I don't have the answers yet, but I'd love to talk to you about it more some time, and I'll let you know if I discover anything.
Tuesday, thanks so much for commenting.
It reminds me that I've been skipping to the "are they right with God?" part of loving them, without thinking enough of just being a friend. ...And sometimes I think just starting friendly conversations takes as much boldness as telling them the gospel.
Yes, do tell me if you "discover anything." :)
Rememer that if you are living a Christian lifestyle (seems like you are) most will not be surprised when you tell them you are a Christian. This gives you an easier start to the conversation. Just remember that the Truth about Christ is a lot to take in. The most important thing I can say is, Meet people where they are at. Just a little information at a time. Find a need in their life and show them a way God can meet that need.
Thanks for your comment, Krystan! I appreciate what you said.
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