God does forgive and we are called to share the good news. Some may accept it and some may not. However we are called to try and trust. How we present ourselves to atheists and agnostics and folks of other religions has a big impact on how they look at Christianity. We represent Christ and Christianity. We have a responsibility to exhibit ourselves is a good way. AND we need to consider how that other person will interpret our behavior and words. What perspective will they take away. I often believe the presentation has more to do with it than we realize. We can plant the seeds of grace and growth or we can plant the seeds of hatred and hostility toward Chrisianity - Without even knowing it. Missionaries often live with the culture that are witnessing to. Perhaps we should take time to get to know the person and people we wish to help to gain their trust and communicate in their language to better bring them to Christ. Great read. - Thanks. - Troy
Amen. Thanks @enjoywithtroy! I love this quote by Wiliam J. Toms: Be careful how you live; you may be the only Bible some people ever read.
Sadly I have two friends of mine who have been shaded and jaded by the careless self-righteous acts of certain Christians and churches. It happens more thank one realizes. We may not be able to control how they think and believe but we have a responsibility to God to set some sort of example to them. We are here as servant and not our own self interests so we do nave some influence and accountability on and for others. Thanks again.