Why is it so hard to win the hearts of people toward our Lord Jesus Christ?
There's something wrong going on with our brothers and sisters in our faith.
I am talking about those people who call themselves Christians, who go to church, preach the Gospel of the Lord but nothing goodness they show in their deeds and actions. They clothe like sheep from the outside, but a fiery wolf in the inside.
They are the termites that destroy our true faith. They will never ever enter the kingdom of heaven nor be recognized by our Savior because this is false Christianity.
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. James 1:26
For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. (Galatians 6:3)
We should not be like them as Christ and James, Paul and other apostles keep on reminding us for we can never win the hearts of the unbelievers and sinners in that way. Worst things may happen, they will hate Jesus, they will hate us for we are reflecting images that are not based in the true faith that the Lord and the Father taught us.
People will judge our faith through our actions, the way we live and the way we speak to other people.
They gospel they care much about is not the gospel from the bible, but from the gospel according to you!
We are the ambassadors of Christ and we must win their hearts to receive the mercy and grace of God and also their salvation. And to do this, we must manifest the original and the genuine Christian living. Let us bask in the word of the Lord so we may not be tempted; and so we may reflect and shine the light of Jesus to these people who need Him.
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"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."
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Thank you lance! and so God bless you too for your mission in faith.
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