QOTW - How can I evangelize my friends and family without pushing them away?

The Question of the Week by GotQuestions.org [Click here to view this email as a webpage]( Question: "How can I evangelize my friends and family without pushing them away?" Answer: At some point, every Christian has had a family member, a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who is not a Christian. Sharing the gospel with others can be difficult, and it can become even more difficult when it involves someone with whom we have close emotional ties. The Bible tells us that some people will be offended at the gospel (Luke 12:51–53). However, we are commanded to share the gospel, and there is no excuse for not doing so (Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15). So, how can we evangelize our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances? The most important thing we can do is [pray for them](. Pray that God would change their hearts and open their eyes to the truth of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4). Pray that God would convince them of His love for them and their need for salvation through Jesus Christ (John 3:16). Pray for wisdom as to how to best minister to them (James 1:5). We must be willing and bold in our actual sharing of the [gospel](. Proclaim the message of salvation through Jesus Christ to your friends and family (Romans 10:9–10). Always be prepared to speak of your faith (1 Peter 3:15), doing so with gentleness and respect. There is no substitute for personally sharing the gospel: “Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17). In addition to praying and sharing our faith, we must also live godly Christian lives in front of our friends and family members so they can see the change God has made in us (1 Peter 3:1–2). Ultimately, we must leave the salvation of our loved ones up to God. It is God’s power and grace that saves people, not our efforts. The best we can do is pray for them, witness to them, and live the Christian life in front of them. It is God who gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). Recommended Resource: [Reaching the Lost: Evangelism by Bobby Jamieson]( [More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- What's new on GotQuestions.org? [What does it mean to call upon the name of the Lord?]( [What does the Bible mean when it says in your anger do not sin (Ephesians 4:26)?]( [Who was Herod Antipas?]( [What does the Bible mean when it says not to touch God’s anointed?]( [Can we speak things into existence?]( [Who was Herod the Great?]( [What is the Gospel of Truth?]( [What is foreknowledge in the Bible?]( [Who was Ithamar in the Bible?]( [What is the meaning of chaff in the Bible?]( [Who was Doeg the Edomite?]( [Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- GotQuestions.org seeks to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by providing biblical answers to spiritually-related questions. To continue in this mission, we need your support! For more information, please visit our [Support Page]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- GotQuestions.org Recommends: --------------------------------------------------------------- The GotQuestions.org Network: This message was sent to {EMAIL} from: Got Questions Ministries | 6050 Stetson Hills Blvd., #254 | Colorado Springs, CO 80923 [iContact - Try It Free!]( [Unsubscribe](