Sharing the Gospel

[Prc]

Hello everyone, I'm new here. A question on my mind so I thought I might find some answers on a christian forum.
Should I share the Gospel even when my life is not reflecting God's Will, though is not an example/model to others ?

[George]

Shalom Prc,

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Let me share a little bit of my vision for the ministry in a parable.

Let's say I'm throwing a big party and am inviting the world to the party (the forums) and I want everyone to have a great time, eating (reading through posts being fed), drinking (being encouraged to walk in His Word), and having fellowship with one another.  In Israel, we have Shabbat meals -- and whenever you have 2 Jews -- you have 3 opinions -- it's GREAT to be opinionated.  I encourage discussions ... but during our Shabbat meals ... we never ever get to the point in disagreements whereby food is being tossed and seriously yelling takes place!  And if someone comes into the meal ... and starts throwing food ... and yells at everyone -- what do you suppose the head of the Shabbat meal will do?  He'll escort those causing problems out of the house!  Why?  Because the whole reason for the gathering was to learn from one another ... to have a great time of fellowship!  

Some people like to constantly throw food and yell ... they won't last on Worthy ... because they missed the point of the party ... it's a prequel to the true party -- the Lamb's Supper!  

All I'm trying to provide is a place to allow true fellowship ... and discussions in love ... in the hopes it will be a catalyst for true REVIVAL based on REPENTANCE!

I hope you have a blessed time at Worthy!

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Your brother in the Lord with much agape love,

George

[Prc]

Ok

[Omegaman 3.0]

Welcome Prc

If you are a Christian, actually a person born of the Holy Spirit, not just someone who made a decision which turns out to be li service, then your life will reflect the changes He is making in you and how you live. Jesus, to the Christian, is not just a savior, He is the Lord of their lives, their master.

Obedience is one of the ways we tell Him we love Him.

18“Hear then the parable of the sower: 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, 21yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away.^b 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. 23As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”

Do you see yourself anywhere in the parable? You do not need to answer, but it is worth thinking about.

Now, I would say, that a true disciple (studentfollower) of Jesus will want to oey Him, and part of that obedience is to make other disciples, that is sharing the gospel, of course, but it also means helping them to grow spiritually. We are to teach others what Jesus said. If we do not know what Jesus said, then we need to buckle down and learn.

There are those of course, who contend that if you are not leading a life of example, you should remain silent, and not "embarrass the gospel". I think there is something to be said for that.  However . . .  there is also this:

15Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. 16The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. 18What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice.

There is also this:

38John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name,^f and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40For the one who is not against us is for us.

So, I think the bottom line is that the gospel needs to go out, and it is the responsibility of Christians to see that that is done. None of us lives out lives personally, and I would rather be an imperfect Christian, preaching the gospel, than a dar good one, who does not care enough about people or my lord, to bother to have concern for their souls.

I think though, that we can get caught between false choices. How about instead, we commit and work to improving our reputation through the way we live our lives AND spread the good news about Jesus too!

By the way, this area of the forum, is for introducing ourselves, and welcoming others. Questions and answers are better addressed in other parts of the forum. You question though, is an important one, that I think is good for others to consider. therefore so I have taken the time so give a bit of an answer!

[Billiards Ball]

14 hours ago, Prc said:

Hello everyone, I'm new here. A question on my mind so I thought I might find some answers on a christian forum.
Should I share the Gospel even when my life is not reflecting God's Will, though is not an example/model to others ?

You are telling people the perfect God died and rose for imperfect people, so YES.

 

And sharing the gospel is very motivating to get you to upgrade your own life!

[Willa]

Welcome, Prc.  If your motive is compassion for others then of course you should share the Gospel with them.  God may also be giving you a wake up call.  The time is short.  

[Prc]

13 hours ago, Omegaman 3.0 said:

Welcome Prc

If you are a Christian, actually a person born of the Holy Spirit, not just someone who made a decision which turns out to be li service, then your life will reflect the changes He is making in you and how you live. Jesus, to the Christian, is not just a savior, He is the Lord of their lives, their master.

Obedience is one of the ways we tell Him we love Him.

18“Hear then the parable of the sower: 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, 21yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away.^b 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. 23As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”

Do you see yourself anywhere in the parable? You do not need to answer, but it is worth thinking about.

Now, I would say, that a true disciple (studentfollower) of Jesus will want to oey Him, and part of that obedience is to make other disciples, that is sharing the gospel, of course, but it also means helping them to grow spiritually. We are to teach others what Jesus said. If we do not know what Jesus said, then we need to buckle down and learn.

There are those of course, who contend that if you are not leading a life of example, you should remain silent, and not "embarrass the gospel". I think there is something to be said for that.  However . . .  there is also this:

15Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. 16The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. 18What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice.

There is also this:

38John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name,^f and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40For the one who is not against us is for us.

So, I think the bottom line is that the gospel needs to go out, and it is the responsibility of Christians to see that that is done. None of us lives out lives personally, and I would rather be an imperfect Christian, preaching the gospel, than a dar good one, who does not care enough about people or my lord, to bother to have concern for their souls.

I think though, that we can get caught between false choices. How about instead, we commit and work to improving our reputation through the way we live our lives AND spread the good news about Jesus too!

By the way, this area of the forum, is for introducing ourselves, and welcoming others. Questions and answers are better addressed in other parts of the forum. You question though, is an important one, that I think is good for others to consider. therefore so I have taken the time so give a bit of an answer!

Thanks for the reply. If it's possible to move the topic out of the "welcome section" it'd be great.

From the parable of the sower, I'm probably within either the category of the seed sown on the rocky ground or among thorns. Not sure which one. I think I'm struggling with fear, shyness, people's opinions, etc. I'm not even exactly sure what it is but still trying to figure out who I really am. I have been raised in a catholic family but since a couple of months, I'm diving more and more into the Word and starting to see things which I think are not correct according to the Bible. By the way, a little more than five years ago, the eldest (of my parents children) moved to an evangelical church. I'm willing to follow the right Gospel and practices but "fearing" what people would think/say. I haven't much been part of a service at church (where I could develop gifts/skills and everything else).
All these things are reasons why I was asking if it is okay to share the Gospel though my life under such circumstances is probably not pleasing God. The idea to start a youtube channel sharing the Gospel is on my mind since three months and...I'm postponing (keep questioning myself over and over again). 

 

[Prc]

10 hours ago, Billiards Ball said:

You are telling people the perfect God died and rose for imperfect people, so YES.

 

And sharing the gospel is very motivating to get you to upgrade your own life!

Thanks!

[Prc]

2 hours ago, Willa said:

Welcome, Prc.  If your motive is compassion for others then of course you should share the Gospel with them.  God may also be giving you a wake up call.  The time is short.  

Thanks!

[Guest]

On 10/5/2021 at 5:42 PM, Prc said:

Hello everyone, I'm new here. A question on my mind so I thought I might find some answers on a christian forum.
Should I share the Gospel even when my life is not reflecting God's Will, though is not an example/model to others ?

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