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Fenner

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Unless I know someone pretty well it's hard for me to tell if they're Christian or not. I don't ask when I meet someone. If they're nice, cool, if they're rude, oh well. Unless you ask outright ask, how do you know?
 

Demi777

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What are your thoughts on non christians? I think some can be very nice people and we need to be kind and respectful back to them, treating them with the love that christ showed us.
lol what? Are you born christian like you are now?? We all were non believers before. Dont act like you were born this way haha.. Well now Im gonna be honest..Non believers are draining.. at least for me. I often just attract Muslims and people that have anything but the Lord. Ive just recently been dealing with a old friend of mine that got away from God and is now into Sex and drugs. All I can do is work with the decerning of the holy spirit. Often when I thought Im gonna be able to sneak him into heaven he ended up getting nasty so its one of those moments where you always just stand in war with the two Kingdoms. Also what I always deal with are Muslims.. and I aint talking about normal muslims..
Often I deal with ones that studied their and our scriptures. Everytime I deal with them people I gotta stand in the gap. Often when I then get home or stop talking to them I am exhausted like after a marathon. But I truly love all those people. I once was in their shoes or even in worse ones without ground to walk on.. I had to walk through the desert like they do and did. So I try to give them what I didnt have. The Love of the Lord. Even if they dont come to God, if they need someone I will not let em down. Plant a Seed on the ground. A good ground only comes to life if you take care of it.
Sometimes a few people gotta come that persons way to get the ground good enough to work with. Maybe you are that last person that has to water the ground for the seed to Open. All you can do is stay on guard and Open your arms to those that come your way. Never underestimate the enemy and be ready to take the hits
 
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Avoid pointing out their sin because that is none of your business and you have no business doing so. That is not your job.
Depends on the sin. If I see someone abusing you it is my business and I'll be intervening. To ignore the situation would be a sin on my part. There are times people need to be called out on the spot, and I'm happy to oblige. You see, my sister, not everything is black and white, there are grey areas and we should always pray for discernment and guidance.
 

Dude653

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My thoughts on them are that people are people lol. I have found that whether someone is nice or not has nothing to do with if they're a christian. Some of the nicest people I've known sadly are not. Some of the unfriendliest I've met have been christians. Funny how that works sometimes. But, I agree. We should try to show God's love to everyone.
True... some of the nicest people I know are non Christians and some of the most hateful people I know are Christians
 
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HisHolly

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Also if someone gets their feelings hurt and lashes out at you when you tell them they are a sinner that's not persecution.

This video may help you...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w7XIOv2KvM
One should be led by the spirit before they 'witness' .. If the spirit hasn't dealt with them 1st, all efforts are in vain... They can only come if they are 1st drawn..
 
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HisHolly

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Unless I know someone pretty well it's hard for me to tell if they're Christian or not. I don't ask when I meet someone. If they're nice, cool, if they're rude, oh well. Unless you ask outright ask, how do you know?
That's scary... Definitely should be able to tell the difference.. We are to be ever changing to be as Christ is.. Fruit is how the Bible says you'll know them..
 

Fenner

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That's scary... Definitely should be able to tell the difference.. We are to be ever changing to be as Christ is.. Fruit is how the Bible says you'll know them..
I know, what I mean is someone an believe in God and not behave in a good way. Or vice versa , not believe in God and behave like Jesus did.
 

Joidevivre

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Repentance is the foundation of our relationship with Christ. But that doesn't mean you have to scare people into it. A lot of people still need to know what grieves the Holy Spirit. When this is done under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, it is understood by the listener and with the desire to confess.

Too many new Christians choose to believe in Jesus because of what he can or has done for them. This is good, but it also bypasses the need for sin to be dealt with and forgiven.
 

Yeraza_Bats

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I dont believe that someone can love someone to Jesus. I do believe that sharing His word is important. When Jesus began His ministry, He told people to repent, He wasnt just a really nice guy to everyone.

Before someone turns that into something its not, Im not saying go out and force your will on everyone. But lets say you do start ministering to someone who has not come to Him, and they are caught up in sin. You absolutely have to tell them they need to repent.

There is such a thing as going to far, sure. But the rise in people who call themselves Christian but have a fear of speaking the truth of the word of God, or have taken up the teaching that its mean to say sin is wrong, is alarming to me. Its not hateful to bring people to the word of God. The message isnt "Im better than you", its that even though we have all died to sin, He gave His life as a ransom for ours, and that through Him we can be saved. If you know the warning, but do not give it to your brother, his blood is on your hands.
 
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That's scary... Definitely should be able to tell the difference.. We are to be ever changing to be as Christ is.. Fruit is how the Bible says you'll know them..
I'm pretty sure it says they will be known by their love for one another.