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How Do I Reach My Relatives with the Gospel? |
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Few things are more distressing to a Christian than the realization that, unless something happens, those who are part of their family on earth will not be part of their family in heaven. Out of concern and compassion and often discouragement and distress, individuals ask, “How do I reach my own relatives with the Gospel?” Several things must be kept in mind. First and foremost recognize that you, in and of yourself, cannot bring your relatives to Christ. Christians often take responsibility upon their shoulders in this area. This concern for their salvation is healthy, but the inner frustration is not. You must recognize that unless the Spirit of God dispels the darkness from their minds and eyes and causes them to see their need, they will never come to Christ.
Another thing to consider is that relatives who will not listen to what you have to say may instead look at the way you live. Live the kind of consistent Christian life that attracts non-Christian family members to the Savior. The God who brought you to Christ can save any non-Christian relative. God has never met a person His heart did not love or His arm could not reach. If you do your part, God will do His. Sooner than you may think, as they trust the Savior they may say, “Thanks for not giving up on me,” as you welcome them into the forever family.
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Larry,
Really like the article. I am a local church pastor, and new to your site. I have printed your article for a couple I am dealing with now who is struggling to reach a sister and nephew who desperately need Jesus.
John Johnson
http://www.pluslife.wordpress.com
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Robert Randle
Well, its no longer my mind but I will speak it anyway and always. Praise God! Great Article Brother Larry. I also have many relatives at different levels of understanding about Christ. The true and only real way to help them is to let them see your Jesus in your life and always lift all those you know up to Him who is the only one who can save. We are but the branches and only part of the vine. God Bless you and you will always be in my prayers. Thank you Jesus.
Your Brother in Christ
Mike Edwards