Like many people, this is something I struggle with. I show my faith, but I don't share it. Except through my blog and by posting occasional Bible verses or Christian song lyrics on Facebook. I have had conversations with atheist friends about God and the Bible, but those conversations were with people who, obviously (since they're self-proclaimed atheists), have already heard the gospel and openly refused it. Last semester I went with my "big brother" in the UGA Redcoat Marching Band and did a survey (more accurately, I observed my "big" giving the survey), in the Tate Student Center. But open witnessing is something I need God's help with.
As far as showing my faith, I think God has blessed me with the kind of personality that doesn't allow me to willingly offend people or cause/get into trouble, and one that makes me show kindness even when it's inconvenient. So my faith shines through my actions, and the knowledge that I'm a Christian (I hope) leads people to wonder what makes Christians different. I don't want this to be a point of pride, so I give all credit for my personality to God, because that's who it belongs to.
But, unfortunately, my personality also prevents me from offending people by presenting the gospel to them. It's been said that the gospel is offensive; in fact, the Bible itself says that the gospel is "foolishness to those who are perishing" (1 Corinthians 1:18). So I need God's help in stepping out of my comfort zone to verbally witness to the lost, as well as physically.
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