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You are in a very trying situation, but it is awesome to hear your testimony of love through your trial. God is giving your roommate a good example and a chance to see a true Christian. I pray for you and that your roommate will become saved. God is long suffering, not willing that any should perish. He is giving your roommate a chance and time, but eventually it is going to be his choice and God will bring you through this trial one way or another. If you continue as you are doing I am sure you are going to come through this trial like pure gold. Once again it is awesome to hear that you are living your life as an example and testimony of Jesus's love.
Right after they say it I say: Plz forgive him/her Lord" It always prompts a reply from them like " What did you say? "
So then I explain that God will not hold them blameless. Then I say"Plz dont blaspheme my Lords name. It is offensive to me.
God has called us to be the light and the salt. We cannot be those things we are called to if we are silent and just blend in.
The same that tell you to just brush it off this and that are the same that will not spread the gospel to the lost. Its just pure cowardess and rebellion and disobedience towards the one they claim to serve.
So then I explain that God will not hold them blameless. Then I say"Plz dont blaspheme my Lords name. It is offensive to me.
God has called us to be the light and the salt. We cannot be those things we are called to if we are silent and just blend in.
The same that tell you to just brush it off this and that are the same that will not spread the gospel to the lost. Its just pure cowardess and rebellion and disobedience towards the one they claim to serve.
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Hi! Yeah, I've had the same problem! With professing Christians, while it is not your place to change them, we should lovingly show others their faults. Lovingly point out to them James 3:10, and be prepared for ridicule or rejection.
With non believers, that isn't going to hold water with them. Instead of making them feel like you're judging them, or like you're trying to change them, simply state that you would prefer they didn't use that expression around you. Again, be prepared for ridicule or rejection. (And use common sense...don't do this to someone you pass on the street that you'll never see again, and don't bluntly bring it up with a co-worker when you're in a meeting with a whole bunch of people).
If they just don't hear you, remember that THEY are not your responsibility...if it gets too bad, maybe you need to find another job.
With non believers, that isn't going to hold water with them. Instead of making them feel like you're judging them, or like you're trying to change them, simply state that you would prefer they didn't use that expression around you. Again, be prepared for ridicule or rejection. (And use common sense...don't do this to someone you pass on the street that you'll never see again, and don't bluntly bring it up with a co-worker when you're in a meeting with a whole bunch of people).
If they just don't hear you, remember that THEY are not your responsibility...if it gets too bad, maybe you need to find another job.
I usually say sorry to God, they don't know Him or His Ways and Word and ask Him how I can introduce Him in their lives - which is more often than not - by the fruits of the spirit. I say something along the lines of I love you Lord, you're the greatest and I'm sorry, please let them know You like I do.
So when I was helping the appliance guy the other day with a double oven install by taking the doors off and the little spring loaded clip that holds the door on, snapped down on my finger and gashed it opened and I said the sh word and bled all down the front of a brand new appliance....I am ignorant unlearned and vulgar?
You could have substituted the S word with something different.. But you CHOSE to say the S word, instead of saying something like "ow ow ow that hurt".. So yes, that IS vulgar, unlearned and ignorant behavior. Especially when you tell others not to swear around your son, then you go and swear yourself. Irregardless of whether son was there or not..
