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I remember a book from probably 35 or more years ago titles "Care Enough To Confront"

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NealNoIN

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or something close to that. The idea was that if you love someone you don't just avoid topics that "might offend" so you'll be considered a nice person. If someone is doing something wrong they need to know about it. If Christians are constantly keeping their mouths shut about controversial topics then maybe they are putting popularity ahead of Jesus in their lives.
Do you think we need to be transparent with others and stop worrying about whether we'll offend them?
Isn't that part of being the "salt" Jesus talked about?
Neal
 
WOW is all I can say. I have been unable to sleep tonight and actually had to get up and study my bible. I have a situation concerning a cousin that I need to address out of love and concern for her. She says she is a Christian but is way off on so many issues. I am to be a bridesmaid in her wedding and have been informed that her bachelorette weekend is going to be something else. I will not be attending...I've given it a lot of thought and I would be miserable and I know I need to be honest with her, but at the same time, I feel a strong desire to talk with her about her desire to participate in something like this. Your post convicted me even more!
 
Amen Neal....If we Christians only post on the CMD Forum where there are mostly Christians, then we arent facing the challenge of witnessing to those who mock us and truly do not believe in Jesus, Who is the Savior and Lord of the world! Amen! :angel: Ma Betty!

PS.... Thanks for your posts on the Views Forum....many really do need Christ on there!
 
Take courage Liz that Jesus is with you and will lead you in what to say to her and how to say it! The time has to be right through prayer for her to listen and receive the good word of God! Amen! :angel: Ma Betty
 
Yes, Ma! I know that GOD will give me the words. I don't worry about what to say as how it will be recieved. She has had a very hard life, doesn't trust many and has lost both her parents and feels very alone in this world. Unfortunately, her desire to be loved is getting her in trouble.
 
Hi Liz...God will make a way for you to talk to her in love where there doesn't seem to be a way to get through to her! Just show her Jesus' love you have in your heart while speaking the truth of God's Word! It is harder to witness to a loved one it seems than it is even a stranger! When I talk to mine, they tell me I am preaching to them...but now Tami accepts me and cherishes my prayers and love for her! May God Bless and direct your footsteps, and I know where she is coming from, as I have felt unloved most of my life until I truly found Jesus, Who loves me with an everlasting love! Amen! :angel: Ma Betty
 
Just a scenario here : I become a Christian. I come to realize through straight biblical teaching that Jesus commanded me to tell others about His Good News. My best friend isn't a Christian or even a sibling, cousin, mother or father. Am I willing to risk alienation from the ones I love because they don't want to hear about the Good Shepherd? Am I willing to let them go straight to hell because I was not brave enough or for whatever reason to just say something about the Savior to them. I heard a preacher talk about eternity one time. He said, " Imagine the largest mountain in the world made out of the hardest granite in the world. This little sparrow flies by the mountain once each day and one of his wings just brushes the mountain. Eternity is longer than it would take that sparrow to wear that mountain down flat. I'm a firm believer that if you love someone, verbally tell them as often as you can. The greatest love you can show them is what Jesus did for you and what He can do for them. Hell was so important to Jesus that He talked about it more than Heaven. Just ask the Spirit to give you the words. There's no guarantee on tomorrow. Today is the DAY of SALVATION.Tell them about Jesus as soon as you can. ><>
 
4ever -when my wife & I go out to eat we always say a prayer before eating. Many's the time people have looked at us - but I do believe they are questioning themselves in reflection.

Now go do the right thing, Steve in so az
 
Thanks for the encouragement, guys. I've already arranged a lunch-date with my cousin for tomorrow! I will be meeting her fiance for the first time and we will have a deep conversation :) I have a peace about it and am actually a bit excited. Of course, I am under no illusion that things will go perfectly, but it doesn't matter...she will hear truth regardless!
 
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NealNoIN said:
or something close to that. The idea was that if you love someone you don't just avoid topics that "might offend" so you'll be considered a nice person. If someone is doing something wrong they need to know about it. If Christians are constantly keeping their mouths shut about controversial topics then maybe they are putting popularity ahead of Jesus in their lives.
Do you think we need to be transparent with others and stop worrying about whether we'll offend them?
Isn't that part of being the "salt" Jesus talked about?
Neal
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Maybe this is a reprint of the one you meant. We had a copy years back but either it's hidden on our collection or we've passed it on to make room for new books.

Caring Enough to Confront: How to Understand and Express Your Deepest Feelings Toward Others
David Augsburger
Gospel Light / 2009 / Trade Paperback

It's more directed toward counseling but your comment about offending people is valid. The Bible tells us that the cross is an offense to those who parish. The world will always be offended, just some more then others. You can't worry about that, just when giving witness, do it in love. Sometimes the most offended have been reached the deepest. Whether they go to heaven or hell Jesus said the Word will never come back void. It either goes out to accomplish salvation or damnation. And we're taught that the choice is up to the hearer to accept or reject. There is absolutely no guilt on the part of the speaker. Or think of the heavy burden Peter and Paul would have had to bear.
 
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