Thanks for the nudge I needed it when the Lord said:
Mar 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
I was reminded of that when I read your post and I will endevour (with His guidance) to respond to this call. To all my brothers and sisters here I would just like to say that dealing with these lost souls can be a real test of faith and if you don't mind I would like to share a few thoughts:
1. Never get angry or argue- if a person is not in God's light they walk under the infuence of the darkness and being in this kind of bondage can cause all kinds of manifestations- these are to be expected and are telling of the bondage in their lives- ask God to show you this person thru His eyes.
2. Speak the truth in love- if you don't speak God's truth in love you haven't spoken His Word at all
3. Always show compassion and express your heart- let that person know you care- I have never met a heart so hard that a little love wouldn't began to penetrate or soften it- it may take awhile but you will began to see an attitude change
4. Never be intimidated - never back off the truth of God's Word- some of these guys are pretty skilled at sowing confusion and devising new lines of attack to try to tear down you Most Holy Faith- if you open in window into the darkness the darkness will not spill in but the light will indeed flood out penetrating and illuminating everything in it's path.
I know I tend to be long winded- thank you for your patience and the opportunity to share my heart- In His Name Larry
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