"Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and especially escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will." 2 Timothy 2:25-26
Opposition will always come to any of us who share the truth, even when done tactfully and with love. This passage has some bullet points that can help us understand why people resist and how we should share. Hope you find this insightful.
● Gently instruct● Be hopeful
● God is in charge of change
● Knowledge of the truth is essential
● Sensibility is a key● The devil is never helping
● Wrong thinking and behavior is captivatingI just applied some of these principles to my current top three concerns and they greatly helped me understand why they are happening and how to respond.
Hope it helps someone else too.
Blessings,
Pastor Fred
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