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Witnessing or passing out tracks

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Andrew07

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Does anyone in the Chicago area want to go witnessing or passing out tracks? :D
 
Andrew07 said:
Does anyone in the Chicago area want to go witnessing or passing out tracks? :D
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I don't live in the Chicago area but I want to encourage you.

May God bless you in your efforts.

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. :angel:
 
Why do you have to invite people you don't even know, from off of the internet, to pass out tracks with you? :o

I don't care how Christian a person claims to be, If you don't know them, you need to be very careful in decerning the spirit of a person and you cannot learn that in the span of one day of inviting some stranger to go pass out tracks with you! Especially with people you meet off of the internet! You have no idea what character you might be inviting or falling into some trap of some predator. I'm sorry, but the internet is no place to be inviting strangers that you don't even know or gave the time to know through many many months or years of communicating with them.
Foolishness will get you into huge trouble! And you never meet someone you have been chatting with for the first time alone! I don't care how long you have been chatting with them!

How old are you? :-?

And why don't you ask people you already know to pass out tracks with you? someone from your church group perhaps? Or a family member, or friends you have known for quite some time, more than just a month or so?

Never do anything alone with someone you barely know!



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I would say that instead of passing out some tracts, just show people Jesus in your actions and in the way that you love them.
 
Well thanks, bibleberean, that’s is exactly the kind of encouragement all of us Christians need, if we all encouraged each other instead of finding faults with little things and uniting instead of always dividing, our witness power would be so much greater!

Relic, I am a forward type of personality and don’t mince words much or beat around the bush, just direct and honest and that’s the way I feel is the best way to be.

"You have no idea what character you might be inviting or falling into some trap of some predator.

I feel like that is thinking in fleshly terms, maybe Jesus shouldn’t have preached like He did or say what He did, because He did fall into the trap of His enemies and was crucified, although He did this willingly.

If Christians are worried about falling into traps than the Word would NOT get out there.

There are millions of our Christian brothers being killed and tortured right now, I will not worry about falling into a trap.

You may find my offer somewhat immature or foolish but I am not afraid at all, the Bible calls us to be brave and courageous, the fields are ripe and ready to be harvested, it is just my enthusiasm speaking here.

1 John 4:18 (King James Version)
18There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

I am not worried about myself but more concerned for all the people who are not saved, what is more important, something happening to me or salvation of others?



“And why don't you ask people you already know to pass out tracks with you? someone from your church group perhaps?â€Â

I really don’t get the feeling that they would want to do this, and I only go to Church on Sunday morning and don’t have a “group†that I go to, I will have to try to get into a group, but I have not found anyone that I think would be enthusiastic to do this! I thought maybe on the internet there might be someone out there or even couple of people with a zeal to get the message out there. I was just expanding my area of people to ask, and maybe it would work out? Maybe not, of course we could get together in a public area and discuss it and pray, if it worked out great, if not, than no harm done, right?

Maybe it was a bad idea but it was asked innocently, but better to be overly zealous than not being zealous (it seems like America is dead in this area! I would like to find people who would like to do this and get out of there comfort zone! Do you know of any groups that do this? Sometimes were just too busy feeding ourselves.)

“I would say that instead of passing out some tracts, just show people Jesus in your actions and in the way that you love them.â€Â

Yes I need to work on this also, I am sure I am not the only one.
I just feel like I need to do more, something inside me makes me not satisfied with what I am doing and makes me feel like I need to do more.
You can reach a lot more people with tracks and little Gospels of John http://www.pocketpower.org/, I think. (But maybe I am wrong)
 
Andrew07,
I live in PA. , but I pass out tracks , I agree it helps get the word out. I have fairly good luck in passing tracks out , sometimes someone will say no thanks not interested. Then you get the ones who will get into a conversation with you and you get a chance to wittness. I just like the fact that if just some bother to read it who are not saved and turn thier lives around , then this is great. !


Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.
 
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The bible tells us to be weary of wolves in sheeps clothing.

It is not a matter of zeal. It is a matter of being wise and using discretion.

Jesus didn't fall into a "trap" he knew exactly what was going to happen. And he did flee from the synagog when they got all huffy over his preaching! So tell me, did he flee for no good reason? He knew the time was not ripe for the purpose he came, that is why he fled, not because he willing fell into a trap. You can't "trap" the Holy Spirit. but you can trap a fool who ignores the Holy Spirit. Not to say you are foolish, but to just give you and others precautionary measure to avoid foolishness.

Find someone in your own neighborhood, a neighbor you are familiar with, or someone you know, your wife or your daughter or, form a group for this purpose from out of your church, it doesn't matter if you just go there on Sunday, you can organize a group by socializing at the church.

If you think the internet is a good way to find people to pass out tracks, then something is askew in the church if you can't even speak to your pastor on such a matter or broaden your prospects through the church members. You must be one lonely person if you can't find someone from those suggestions I mentioned. There is not need to get people from the internet to meet you in person.

Also, if your "friends" aren't willing to do it with you, then what kind of friends do you really have? Start by giving them tracks and help them see the benefits of passing out tracks with you.

Sorry, but your invite just doesn't sound like a good idea. There are too many people on the internet who set traps no different than what you presented here, all seeming very innocent and honest, and I wouldn't trust to meet anyone from the internet without bringing along a police officer friend of mine! I don't care how much I chat with them or how innocent they appear on line. And meeting one personin a public place is just what the luring predator does only to then try and talk that person into going with them to some other location.

If women fall for that invite they are being foolish. Meeting people through the internet is just not a good idea. I don't mean to sound cruel to you but that is my opinion, and you can take it or leave it.


If you want to go out and save the world by passing out tracks then pass out flyers with people you already know and not some strangers from off the internet. :-?

Innocence and honesty has nothing to do with this kind of invite. I would advise all women and teenagers, and all college age people to veer away from invites such as the one presented here!

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Hello Andrew,

I want to encourage you but Relic is right in warning you.

I think it is a good thing you want to share the gospel but be careful who you witness with.

There was an evangelist preaching in our town a while back and many people went to hear him. Many people were interested in the gospel and went forward.

There were Mormons that waited until after the crusade and went up to the people and told many of those who went forward that they were Christians and invited them to worship at their Temple on Sunday.

Sadly, many were caught up with the Mormon cult.

So, we do need to be careful.

May God protect you from the "wolves" and bring people who know and believe the true gospel to help you.

God bless,

Robert

There is no greater love than to share the gospel.

Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
 
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I by no means want to discourage you, I also hope you find some people to do it with but really, the internet is not the best start for such an endeavor.

God bless you.


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Andrew, our society of today is extremely paranoid. Even Christians seem to believe that everyone is out to get them. Play it safe, play it safe ... few people want to take risks or to step out in faith any more. The kids of today who are mollycoddled and overly protected by the government will no doubt opt for the 'safe' alternatives when they reach adulthood. They won't know what it means to partake in adventurous pursuits for fear of the 'boogie men' that are out to get them. Risk-taking need not be unhealthy and, after all, you are only referring to the distributing of Christian tracts in your local area, not taking the gospel to the New Guinea cannibals. Do cannibals even exist any more?

I'm not sure about this, maybe someone in Australia can put me right if I'm wrong, but I've got a feeling that handing out Christian tracts in public is illegal these days in this country. I think it has something to do with the tracts themselves contributing to the street litter problem if and when people toss them aside. Or, these days, it could also be seen as one's forcing their religion down someone's throat in a multi-cultural society. I was the organizer of a number of public Christian concerts over the years and, while we were allowed to sing the songs in public places, we were asked not to preach. I think tracts may be seen as 'preaching'.

Anyway, good luck Andrew ...step out in faith and hand out your tracts with whoever will help you. Remember, he who hesitates is lost. No one will ever get anything done as long as they opt for playing it safe.
 
Gee it seems like your being very negative Relic, it makes me wonder about your testimony to people, but I am not here to attack anyone or put anyone down. You gave me your "over the internet" opinion without meeting me so I am just commenting on you comments.

"You must be one lonely person" No, I was just looking for people with my same mindset and for furthering the gospel, and taking there faith further, but maybe you cant or dont want to understand this.
I definetly do not call this foolish, but ok maybe I went about it the wrong way, in innocence and enthusiasm I can assure you, I was not thinking of this in the way you describe at all!

Titus 1:15
15Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

"If women fall for that invite they are being foolish. Meeting people through the internet is just not a good idea."
You are making me a sick here Relic, I would not have met with a woman, girl or any minor. But you are right in your warning.

My purpose was not to "meet" anyone I can guarantee you, this is not a pick up place!

“I would advise all women and teenagers, and all college age people to veer away from invites such as the one presented here!†Again I would agree.

greyfeather thanks for the encouragement.

“Sadly, many were caught up with the Mormon cult.â€Â

Thanks for the warning bibleberean, but I am in the Word every day and do pray every day and I am very careful to find the truth and only the truth, and I did go to a Baptist church all through childhood to high school, and as you may know they are pretty sound in there teachings, and I do feel secure in the teaching of the Bible, as I do study and read daily. Thanks
 
Thank you Relic, I am sorry if my previous post sounded condeming to you, maybe I shouldnt have said some of those thing, but what you said seemed like accusations, and you got my dander up a little,lol. Its not fun being "attacked" when your trying to do something good. But its all good, I did take your point of not doing the internet invite, it does make me sad though, but you did have some very valid points, I was just not thinking like the way you described. You do have to be careful out there I guess, but not SO careful that you do nothing!

Remember if you are a child of Christ you have to rely on Him for your safety if its His will. But than again you have to have some common sense and wisdom that God gives you.

SputnikBoy I agree with you, thanks.
 
You do have to be careful out there I guess, but not SO careful that you do nothing!

Remember if you are a child of Christ you have to rely on Him for your safety if its His will. But than again you have to have some common sense and wisdom that God gives you.
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No not yet, I am fairly new in the church, have been going for about 6-8 times so far.
 
Andrew07 said:
No not yet, I am fairly new in the church, have been going for about 6-8 times so far.
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That would be a good way to have fellowship with your church family and get to know them.

I am happy that there are people like you that want to go into the world and present the gospel message. :D
 
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