WISDOM Posted May 6, 2002 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 128 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,692 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/24/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/31/1952 Share Posted May 6, 2002 What qualities/behaviors set you apart from the non-Christians? Your "salt" hasn't lost its flavor has it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Him Alone Posted May 6, 2002 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 38 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 396 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/04/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/26/1961 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Read the prayer request section to see what's up in MY workplace. I feel like I'm being torn in half. What do you do when one claiming to be Christian turns out to be a sadistic bully on a power trip? I did what our Lord would do. I took it. But Now I wonder if he's even a Christian at all. He never apologized for what he did to me. Anyhoo, on your original question--my faith is showing now more than ever before, because those I work with heard what he did and saw how I reacted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireForChrist15 Posted May 6, 2002 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 21 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/25/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted May 6, 2002 I don't think you can tell a difference. I mean, if you lined 50 students from my school up in a straight line.. You couldn't possibly pick the Christians out from the lost. And some people that are atheist are just as nice.. I'm not sure. I know it SHOULD show. And to an extent, I'm sure it DOES. I mean, I talk about the Bible with other Christians, and I'm sure that others hear it.. But I feel like if I walk up to -them- and start talking about it they'll think I'm trying to "force" my religion on them. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Him Alone Posted May 7, 2002 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 38 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 396 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/04/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/26/1961 Share Posted May 7, 2002 But talking about Him just to other Christians is not what He wants. "Preaching to the choir", as it were, ahem... Jesus didn't hang out with the good guys--He went where He was needed. He will give you the strength when you need it. Let Him speak through you. Once you do it once, you will never stop. The most AWESOME feeling in the world is knowing that you've helped someone else to find His love!!! Start slowly, and don't just approach strangers! Start with your lost friends. Just invite them to church or a youth outing. Something small, then work your way from there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISDOM Posted May 7, 2002 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 128 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,692 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/24/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/31/1952 Author Share Posted May 7, 2002 Read the prayer request section to see what's up in MY workplace. I feel like I'm being torn in half. What do you do when one claiming to be Christian turns out to be a sadistic bully on a power trip? I did what our Lord would do. I took it. But Now I wonder if he's even a Christian at all. He never apologized for what he did to me. Anyhoo, on your original question--my faith is showing now more than ever before, because those I work with heard what he did and saw how I reacted. Honestly, that's a hard question for me to answer. For one I don't know all the variables involved in your situation. What makes this individual a "bully"? Have you ever talked to him about his Christian fellowship? Do you draw a line of responsibility between work and fellowship? Why do you feel as if you're being "torn in half"? What was it he needed to apologize to you about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISDOM Posted May 7, 2002 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 128 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,692 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/24/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/31/1952 Author Share Posted May 7, 2002 I don't think you can tell a difference. I mean, if you lined 50 students from my school up in a straight line.. You couldn't possibly pick the Christians out from the lost. And some people that are atheist are just as nice.. Are you speaking for yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISDOM Posted November 19, 2002 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 128 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,692 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/24/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/31/1952 Author Share Posted November 19, 2002 Honesty is the best policy! GOD already knows the truth...what about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byHisGrace Posted November 19, 2002 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 316 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/15/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted November 19, 2002 Do you blend in-if so, your not doing what God asked. He said, we are to be a different sort, Does your language reflect the Love of Christ?, There are ways in which we are different, even if we don't "preach" all the time. I've had lots of people at work apologize for swearing in front of me, even if I never said anything about my Lord. Does your dress reflect modesty? These days the light and darkness are very seperate-the world is such a dark place, your light will show. The darkness is getting deeper and deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISDOM Posted November 19, 2002 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 128 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,692 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 17 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/24/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/31/1952 Author Share Posted November 19, 2002 Which should make your light brighter and BRIGHTER! Excellent post BHG!! I definitely agree with everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING you said. I'd love to be able at this time to say I fit perfectly well into every area you mentioned, but the truth of the matter is I'm not. However, our FATHER is doing a work in me while at work in order for me to acknowledge my shortcomings. We're not perfect within ourselves, but we are in CHRIST, which means we'll always be under construction as we venture through this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refugepsa91 Posted November 20, 2002 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 331 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 5,961 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 61 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/25/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted November 20, 2002 ByHisGrace.... After you mentioned people apologizing for swearing in front you...I have too...funny but I never thought too much of it until now....I have never witnessed to these people...so I guess I must show something special (love of Jesus) about me for that to happen and so must you!! GOD IS AWESOME!! love and blessings to all here, Angel H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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