Showing Gentleness in Witnessing, Part 1 (TMF:1027)

Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Peace to Live By: Showing Gentleness in Witnessing, Part 1 (TMF:1027) - Daniel Litton
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       In one-on-one witnessing with others, again, we should show a spirit of gentleness. Let’s consider a passage found in 1 Peter 3: “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness 'sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil” (1 Peter 3:13-17, ESV). So, we should seek to be as gentle as we can, while clearly expressing the truth, and follow the lead of the Holy Spirit in conversations with others. Really, when witnessing to someone, if you are not already friends, think of it as making a new friend. That’s the point; you want to develop a relationship with the person.