1 Sam. 3
1Sa 3:21 “And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.”
I find it amazing that Samuel worked at the “church” all that time, and did not yet know the Lord. “1Sa 3:7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.”
I wonder how many of us are busy doing the work, but ignoring the essential faith that saves us, but I see something else here that is very important for all Christians. The Lord revealed Himself through His Word, not through music, not through ministering, but through His Word. There is the crux of the matter, the Word of God. “And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli.” (1 Sam 3:1).
Do you want to know Him? Read His Word;
Do you wish to see the Lord? Look into His Word;
God reveals Himself through His Word, and only through His Word.
Let’s stay in the Word, and put away worldly books and worldly wisdom.
Some look to music to “soothe the soul“; some trust in their ministries, and service to “get them through”; you will only find Christ through His Word, and nowhere else. He Is the “Way, the Truth, and the Life” of great man and women, the real success of life. “For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.” (Acts 17:28)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Soul winning tips
Soul winning tips
I am no expert by any means, but I offer some tips I have learned through the years as I knocked on doors all over this city. Some are merely common sense, some are courtesy, but all can be effective. I know no scripture with which to support many of them, but let that not hinder the use of them in the business of winning souls to Christ.
1. Always go by two’s.
The old adage “Two is company, and three is a crowd” is true in door-to-door soul winning. Three people standing on a porch can be intimidating, while two is appropriately acceptable.
2. Decide who is gong to do the talking.
It is better that one person do the talking while the other prays or “runs interference” so that the Gospel is not hindered by crying babies, unruly dogs, etc.
It is confusing to the prospect to talk to two different people and catch all that is said.
3. Carry breath mints or spray.
Very important. If your breath offends them, they will write you off quickly, and the chance to win them is lost. Carry them, and use them.
4. Always be courteous.
You may not like their attitude or appearance, but always treat them with a certain amount of dignity. If they are improperly dressed leave a tract, and leave quickly, there are more prospects ahead. If they are just sitting down to supper, quickly leave a tract, and come back another time; people don’t like cold dinner because they are listening to a stranger.
5. Knock in a friendly manner.
People get angry when you sound as if you are going to knock the door down. If needed, knock on the inside door so that they can hear, and the door does not rattle.
6. Don’t skip a house if it looks as if they are not home.
Tracts can be left on gates to fences, or some screen door frames.
7. Beware of dogs!
If the yard is fenced, look for signs of dogs around the perimeter of the yard. Shaking the fence will always have them running to the gate.
Make friends with dog slowly, but use your own discretion before entering the yard.
These are just the preliminaries, but they are important to remember and practice.
I am no expert by any means, but I offer some tips I have learned through the years as I knocked on doors all over this city. Some are merely common sense, some are courtesy, but all can be effective. I know no scripture with which to support many of them, but let that not hinder the use of them in the business of winning souls to Christ.
1. Always go by two’s.
The old adage “Two is company, and three is a crowd” is true in door-to-door soul winning. Three people standing on a porch can be intimidating, while two is appropriately acceptable.
2. Decide who is gong to do the talking.
It is better that one person do the talking while the other prays or “runs interference” so that the Gospel is not hindered by crying babies, unruly dogs, etc.
It is confusing to the prospect to talk to two different people and catch all that is said.
3. Carry breath mints or spray.
Very important. If your breath offends them, they will write you off quickly, and the chance to win them is lost. Carry them, and use them.
4. Always be courteous.
You may not like their attitude or appearance, but always treat them with a certain amount of dignity. If they are improperly dressed leave a tract, and leave quickly, there are more prospects ahead. If they are just sitting down to supper, quickly leave a tract, and come back another time; people don’t like cold dinner because they are listening to a stranger.
5. Knock in a friendly manner.
People get angry when you sound as if you are going to knock the door down. If needed, knock on the inside door so that they can hear, and the door does not rattle.
6. Don’t skip a house if it looks as if they are not home.
Tracts can be left on gates to fences, or some screen door frames.
7. Beware of dogs!
If the yard is fenced, look for signs of dogs around the perimeter of the yard. Shaking the fence will always have them running to the gate.
Make friends with dog slowly, but use your own discretion before entering the yard.
These are just the preliminaries, but they are important to remember and practice.
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