There is never a wrong time or place to "live" the Gospel and Love of Jesus.

 

IMO, if more Christians would focus on actually living and doing the things we're taught in the Gospel, (instead of what others are or aren't doing) they would find that the sharing often takes care of itself. :thumb:

 

This lies at the heart of my thoughts too.

 

Looking at Jesus' example, when he encountered people who were suffering and needed Him, what did he always do first? He met their needs. He fed them, healed them, etc. He showed them His love.

 

When we encounter souls who are suffering, what are we to do? If someone is hungry, depressed, in need of shelter, etc., then how do we "reach" them in terms of sharing the Gospel?

 

I feel like if we start off by preaching to them about Jesus, quoting scripture or witnessing, many times it will fall on deaf ears.

 

But if we SHOW them the love of Jesus, let them see His love working through us, by meeting their needs first, then we are planting the seeds with them. Those seeds will grow and we will have a much better chance of getting the opportunity to share His story too.

 

A wise man once told me that nobody is going to care how much you know until they know how much you care.

 

So, there is no wrong time to share the Gospel and Love of Jesus. However the way in which we share it, and the timing in which we choose to share it can affect the way in which the message is received.

This lies at the heart of my thoughts too.

 

Looking at Jesus' example, when he encountered people who were suffering and needed Him, what did he always do first? He met their needs. He fed them, healed them, etc. He showed them His love.

 

When we encounter souls who are suffering, what are we to do? If someone is hungry, depressed, in need of shelter, etc., then how do we "reach" them in terms of sharing the Gospel?

 

I feel like if we start off by preaching to them about Jesus, quoting scripture or witnessing, many times it will fall on deaf ears.

 

But if we SHOW them the love of Jesus, let them see His love working through us, by meeting their needs first, then we are planting the seeds with them. Those seeds will grow and we will have a much better chance of getting the opportunity to share His story too.

 

A wise man once told me that nobody is going to care how much you know until they know how much you care.

 

So, there is no wrong time to share the Gospel and Love of Jesus. However the way in which we share it, and the timing in which we choose to share it can affect the way in which the message is received.

TCB with that BTO post! :thumb:

 

A missionary friend distilled the same thoughts into a single phrase, "An empty stomach has no ears."

 

Jesus' brother James teaches us, "Faith without works is dead."

 

We cannot "earn" our way into Heaven apart from a relationship with Jesus. We cannot "believe" a way in God's Kingdon without appropriate actions that reflect our faith. They go together.

 

Preaching without doing is just as dead as doing without believing.

 

I don't know that there's ever a wrong time as much as there are many wrong ways to try to share the Gospel.

TCB with that BTO post! :thumb:

 

"You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" :ylsuper:

That is a worldly stance.

I care more about a heavenly stance.

So, I will talk about my faith when the appropriate opportunities arise.

 

If you feel they should happen to "arise" in school I'd suggest you have an imaginary conversation with imaginary students. Otherwise, you have crossed the line - whether you agree with the line or not.

 

What subject do you teach that you can somehow bake in your religious beliefs?

You have to keep in mind that while it's the most important aspect to you, it is still a BELIEF, and sharing your beliefs at certain times may simply not do anything for the person/people you are sharing them with. We're not a third world country, or a lost tribe in the jungle. Christianity is all around America, and if they seek, they can find.

If you feel they should happen to "arise" in school I'd suggest you have an imaginary conversation with imaginary students. Otherwise, you have crossed the line - whether you agree with the line or not.

 

What subject do you teach that you can somehow bake in your religious beliefs?

 

There is a lot of things in history that a student will open the door to with questions they may ask.

 

And you are mistaken if you think I cannot share my beliefs. Student led with student questions and I can share my belief.

There is a lot of things in history that a student will open the door to with questions they may ask.

 

And you are mistaken if you think I cannot share my beliefs. Student led with student questions and I can share my belief.

 

I think class instructional time should be reserved for class work and I think it would be inappropriate to use that platform to proselytize.

 

However, if a student asks you your beliefs, outside of the classroom time, I don't see why you can't share them.

There is a lot of things in history that a student will open the door to with questions they may ask.

 

And you are mistaken if you think I cannot share my beliefs. Student led with student questions and I can share my belief.

 

I'll be honest. There seems to be some zealotry involved in your approach. That's not smart for a teacher.

When?

 

In public schools, apparently.

This lies at the heart of my thoughts too.

 

Looking at Jesus' example, when he encountered people who were suffering and needed Him, what did he always do first? He met their needs. He fed them, healed them, etc. He showed them His love.

 

When we encounter souls who are suffering, what are we to do? If someone is hungry, depressed, in need of shelter, etc., then how do we "reach" them in terms of sharing the Gospel?

 

I feel like if we start off by preaching to them about Jesus, quoting scripture or witnessing, many times it will fall on deaf ears.

 

But if we SHOW them the love of Jesus, let them see His love working through us, by meeting their needs first, then we are planting the seeds with them. Those seeds will grow and we will have a much better chance of getting the opportunity to share His story too.

 

A wise man once told me that nobody is going to care how much you know until they know how much you care.

 

So, there is no wrong time to share the Gospel and Love of Jesus. However the way in which we share it, and the timing in which we choose to share it can affect the way in which the message is received.

 

Watusi, great post!!!!:thumb:

"You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" :ylsuper:

You're definitely "Not Fragile" and face things "Head On." :lol: :thumb:

I think class instructional time should be reserved for class work and I think it would be inappropriate to use that platform to proselytize.

 

However, if a student asks you your beliefs, outside of the classroom time, I don't see why you can't share them.

 

I'll be honest. There seems to be some zealotry involved in your approach. That's not smart for a teacher.

 

In public schools, apparently.

 

How would you handle teaching about Martin Luther without mentioning the Christian faith?

 

How do you handle teaching about the Crusades without mentioning the Christian faith?

How would you handle teaching about Martin Luther without mentioning the Christian faith?

 

How do you handle teaching about the Crusades without mentioning the Christian faith?

You shouldn't have to.

 

Have things gotten so upside down in this country that a teacher cannot discuss such things in their fullest context?

How would you handle teaching about Martin Luther without mentioning the Christian faith?

 

How do you handle teaching about the Crusades without mentioning the Christian faith?

 

You don't have to, however, teaching those topics, including their relationship to the Christian faith, and proselytizing are two different things altogether.