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Many people want to know how far a Chr i stian should go in telling
others about the truth of God.
Most people, when they are converted , make the mistake of trying to
argue their friends, neighbors and relatives into conversion. But we must
continually keep in mind that no one can force his religion on someone else .
And no good thing" is accomplished by trying to do so.
A Christian i s known by his good works (Matt. 5:
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Our righteous, confident, happy lives ·-–
the way we live and the customs we keep- -will influence others far more than
our words. God has commanded only His m i nisters to sound the trumpet in
teachi ng people His ways (Isa. 58:1}. Laymen--and ministers, as well-–
should concentrate on producing good deeds that will r i ghtly influence others.
Remember, a light is easily seen, but makes no sound (Matt. 5:14).
However,
if
someone wants to know the truth, and asks
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in sincerity,
then we should answer to the very best of our ability. "· •. be ready always
to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is
in you, with meekness and fear' ' (I Pet. 3:15) . Trying to explain God ' s
truth to people who are not ready to receive
it
i s worse than useless!
li
we
·offend them we can have no good influence on them at all. The best way to
bring another to conversion is to refrain h:om talking religion with that per–
son and pray to God instead! You cannot argue or talk anyone into con–
version!
We ourselves must obey God, but leave the lives
of
others in His hands.
God will call all men to a true understanding i n His own time and in His own
way. Read John 6:44, 65 and I Timothy 2:4; then II Timothy Z:Zl-Z6, and
you will better understand how to help others and to be patient until God opens
their minds to understand what you know.
Lay members first ought, above all things, to be able to set a good
example, be able to answer questionS when asked, pray for others, pray for
the ministry, and pay their tithes and offerings. That is their duty.
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