Some time ago I had a
conversation (berating more accurately) with an “adamant”
my way or the highway Christian. You have probably met one, within the first few minutes of conversation they ask if you have
accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and if you don’t answer to
their satisfaction the sales pitch begins. They
state matter-of-factually that if you don’t buy their brand you are doomed
for all eternity and it is their job to save you.
In truth, there are thousands of
churches based on the Christ teaching and many (if not most) state matter-of-factually
that they are the only true path. Fortunately for all there are some
things that God is not, and limited or exclusive is on that list.
We have all fallen into the cross hairs of an
aggressive salesman, how did you enjoy the experience? Even if you
purchased what they were selling, how did you feel? Would you then go
out of your way to recommend or continue a relationship with this person? You may
have even bought what they were selling just to get away from them.
Having
turned my will and life over to the care of God many years ago, I have
never seen the spiritual “hard sell” approach work in the long run. To be clear:
To have a spiritual awakening the desire must come from within. The best
sermons are delivered with hands and feet, so we live our lives as a
demonstration of the Word. We stand firm in faith and never shrink from
flying our flag of belief but we deliver it with a smile and a gentle
heart, considering how we would want to be approached if the roles were
reversed, leaving the hard sell to used car salesmen.
© Vincent Lee Jones Living In Spirit All Rights Reserved
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