Saving souls

[ayin jade]

First I want to acknowledge that it is His work, never mine, to save people.

In speaking to some believers, Ive heard some talk about how they have won a certain number of people to Christ, or that they have led a certain number to Christ. Do you keep a tally? (No need to tell us what that number is. I dont want anyone to feel less of a Christian because of someone elses numbers.) Why do you keep score if you do? Is that a prideful thing when people keep count of how many they have led to the Lord?

[RebekahDavid]

interesting question not sure i can help you tho. just my thoughts anytime i hear anyone has accepted the Lord i rejoice regardless of where or how they do so for it is the Lord who calls them for sure- sometimes we are blessed to see Him do so.

love your sister in Christ,

Rebekah David

( i am thrilled tho when i do hear tallies but each number is a real person whom the Lord has drawn to Him)

[~~ angelique ~~]

First I want to acknowledge that it is His work, never mine, to save people.

In speaking to some believers, Ive heard some talk about how they have won a certain number of people to Christ, or that they have led a certain number to Christ. Do you keep a tally? (No need to tell us what that number is. I dont want anyone to feel less of a Christian because of someone elses numbers.) Why do you keep score if you do? Is that a prideful thing when people keep count of how many they have led to the Lord?

Hi Jade..... I am not sure how to answer your question but one of my biggest peeves is this: non-believers are not notches in someones evangelistic belt. My-ex friend was that way. It' was all about who she had spoken with etc and not about the person but the "spiritual" appearance it gave.

[OneLight]

I have won nobody over to salvation through Christ. I have only been a willing vessel, made by God, for His work. I have obeyed by following the leading of the Holy Spirit, at which time, the Holy Spirit convicted the sinner of their sin, and the work that Jesus did on the cross sealed those who responded unto repentance and salvation. To say that I won a certain number of people to Christ, or that I have led a certain number to Christ, would be the result of 100% vanity and pride in my heart. I am no more then a tool for Christ. The tool does not take credit for the work of the Master.

OneLight

[Guest Biblicist]

I think, personally, more importantly than whom you've prayed the prayer with...How many have you discipled? I think that's even more difficult. Standing next to someone, helping them along their way. I think this is where most people fall by the wayside. Someone prayes the prayer with them then let them go on their own.

They are Babe's in Christ, no one would do that to a regular baby, why do "we" do it to New Babes in Christ Jesus?

How many seed's have you sown with your words and life? Most of the time we do not see the salvation of one who's life we have touched for Jesus, but, as the saying goes, "We are the only Jesus they may ever see." So how many times have you been Jesus to someone?

[patricia1]

I do not keep a tally at all but I do remember various persons and their unique lives. I let Jesus keep that tally if he chooses. Lol

[Guest]

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

First I want to acknowledge that it is His work, never mine, to save people.

Just An Immigrant Fieldworker Ma'am

"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." Psalms 126:5-6

Passing Through On My Way Home

"By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." Hebrews 11:9-10

Knowing My God Lives

"And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him." Mark 16:6

Trusting His Word

"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." Isaiah 55:11

And Rejoicing

"Rejoice evermore.

Pray without ceasing.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

With Hope

"It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him." Lamentations 3:22-24

And Tears

Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Your Brother Joe

[Marnie]

I don't keep a tally, although I can tell you some I have witnessed to have accepted Christ, so haven't. I suspect that for most of us, we won't know the influence we've had on people until we're in the Great By and By and we see them there (or not!).

[Northern lass]

As far as I know none, but I think (and hope) to some I have been a step on the way. We do not always see the end result of a seed sewn. However, I would dearly like to become more bold in my witness!

[Ddavid from NC]

Baptist keep records! Did I say.... Baptist keep records! It is a way a corporate Body can keep track of the lifeline of a church. I serve in a prison ministry that keeps records! Again, to track effectiveness and be able testify to its effectiveness to keep support for the many materials we need for our correspondence course, which is very expensive. Is there any way to keep track of legitimate conversions...NO! Only God knows for sure. Knowing how many times the baptismal pool was active or how inactive it has become is important to know. But, we must guard against pride, which will fool us into believing we are indispensible to the kingdom or better than other preachers or congregations or ministries.