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Elizabeth619, people who are fully engaged in their sin are usually not receptive to the gospel. Once they walk out of the bar or casino, THEN is the time to witness. Yes, Jesus dined with sinners, but he did not go into brothels, etc. to witness. I am more than happy to dine with/intermingle with those who need Christ, but I'm not going into the "dens of iniquity" to bring them out. It just doesn't work.
Besides, it's a poor witness to be seen in those places. I wouldn't want to cause anyone to stumble.
Besides, it's a poor witness to be seen in those places. I wouldn't want to cause anyone to stumble.
I've been blue collar my entire life, if I feel that God wants me to go to someplace like that to reach someone there is a reason, I have no issue being there, someone being in a bar doesn't make them a terrible person, not everyone there is drunk, sometimes people go to have a beer after work, and spend time with their friends, thats not a sin, the bible only says to not be DRUNK with wine, even jesus had the occasional drink of wine, the point is no one is sinless, except the man himself, so we have no right looking down on others because of where they are. Go reach people, spend time with them, you might end up finding a friend and leading them to Christ, true Christians don't look down on others because of where they spend their time
Well, if you want to go ahead and witness in bars, go ahead. Just don't expect much. I've certainly never heard in anybody's testimony, "Someone told me about Jesus when I was drinking in a bar..." And I simply don't understand why any Christian would want to hang out in bars with all the hedonistic activities therein.
But let's get back on the subject: that of working in a casino. I still stand by my statement that it's a horrible, sin-filled industry, and I would not advise any Christian to work there. Think of this: say you were offered a position as a secretary for Planned Parenthood. You wouldn't be performing abortions or even counseling clients, you would simply be processing the paper. Do you accept the position? By working for that industry, you support it. I don't know how any Christian with integrity could work in such an industry.
The gambling industry is just a sinful and Planned Parenthood, and anyone working in those industries supports them.
But let's get back on the subject: that of working in a casino. I still stand by my statement that it's a horrible, sin-filled industry, and I would not advise any Christian to work there. Think of this: say you were offered a position as a secretary for Planned Parenthood. You wouldn't be performing abortions or even counseling clients, you would simply be processing the paper. Do you accept the position? By working for that industry, you support it. I don't know how any Christian with integrity could work in such an industry.
The gambling industry is just a sinful and Planned Parenthood, and anyone working in those industries supports them.
santuzza, i get that you feel pretty strong about the casino part. but that comparison is out of the park. come on.
if you're going to think that way, don't handle any paper money, you don't know where it's been.
comparing a food server (in a horrible economy with not too many jobs) with abortionists? that's going way too far. some people go to casinos for entertainment. you might not, but many people do, and it's their money to do with as they please.
it's not the same thing at all.
there are lots of jobs that are one step removed from sinful activity. what does that have to do with a person working for their pay if they are not sinning? it's not like the person is soliciting or anything.
if you're going to think that way, don't handle any paper money, you don't know where it's been.
comparing a food server (in a horrible economy with not too many jobs) with abortionists? that's going way too far. some people go to casinos for entertainment. you might not, but many people do, and it's their money to do with as they please.
it's not the same thing at all.
there are lots of jobs that are one step removed from sinful activity. what does that have to do with a person working for their pay if they are not sinning? it's not like the person is soliciting or anything.
like, idk what kind of establishment it is. but unless it's a brothel or something, what's the big deal really? i'm a line cook (night shift) at a licensed place. sometimes after work i have a beer with the staff or regular customers. they know i'm a christian.
the pharisees called Jesus a glutton and an alcoholic! that's crazy!
the pharisees called Jesus a glutton and an alcoholic! that's crazy!
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I wish when people start a thread they would at least come back on here and put closure on a topic. Are these people being intercepted privately? Its obvious there are different opinions. So let each person be persuaded in their own minds of the things of God. One more thing. There are liberal views and conservative views clashing. And church affiliations. I think God spoke already to her. Peace.
MsSpratt, I did not compare a food server to a abortionist -- I compared a food server to a secretary. The point is this: As a Christian, I would not work for any industry whose main interest is drawing people away from God.
I mean, we all admit that sin is sin, right? So I don't see a difference between working for the gambling industry or the abortion industry.
Let's keep the bar high and strive for excellence and integrity. God is honored when His children don't compromise and work to keep themselves holy.
I mean, we all admit that sin is sin, right? So I don't see a difference between working for the gambling industry or the abortion industry.
Let's keep the bar high and strive for excellence and integrity. God is honored when His children don't compromise and work to keep themselves holy.
While you're protesting talking about Christ in areas of sin a person in that area rededicated their life to Christ. Quite frankly most Christian people would be happy someone was there to help them.
As far as a Christian hanging out in a bar that was certainly not the case. That is actually your false assumption. I happened to have been there to drive someone home because they had a little too much to drink. While I was there the conversation ended up on religion. I don't "hang out" in bars, but I will go there to drive someone home instead of them getting behind the wheel and killing someone. I don't sit there for hours mingling with a load of people over beer. Of course you are free to think bad of me and other people all you want. I won't fault you for it. I'm not the one you will have to answer to about that.
As far as a Christian hanging out in a bar that was certainly not the case. That is actually your false assumption. I happened to have been there to drive someone home because they had a little too much to drink. While I was there the conversation ended up on religion. I don't "hang out" in bars, but I will go there to drive someone home instead of them getting behind the wheel and killing someone. I don't sit there for hours mingling with a load of people over beer. Of course you are free to think bad of me and other people all you want. I won't fault you for it. I'm not the one you will have to answer to about that.
I believe that God has provided you with the answer to your question. The mere fact that you are uncomfortable with working at the place. Take a little advice from an old man with a lifetime of Christian Service. If God has this Job in your future, he will provide three things. He will provide an open door. He will provide the resources to get to that door. And, most of all he will provide peace and comfort with the decision. Many times I have chosen the first two, and was miserable. I loved to justify my action to with there are a lot of sinners there, and I can be a great witness to them. I found lots of sinners, but I found very few opportunities to witness. Pay attention uncomfortable feeling. It is the answer to your own question. May God richly bless you.