Brother Dean:
A man I used to go on visitation with years ago gave me some excellent advice. He said, "You have to expect lost people to act like lost people".
I now offer that advice to you. Don't see them as refusing to do what they need to do, or what you want them to do.
Just see them as lost, doing what you expect the lost to do. It helps keep the blood pressure in check. It even helps me to remember that I was once in their place, for a long, long time, and if not for God's mercy, I would still be there.
Don't water down the truth. Preach it as the Lord leads. Tough love is still love, but expect some, or most to reject you and your message. God has hidden the truth from some. They cannot understand. They need to be pitied. Condemnation is the Lord's job, though I have to admit to sometimes crossing the line that separates witnessing from condemning.
Terry
Dean Writes:
Yes Terry- and some go beyond just being lost-into doing the will of Satan. I suggest you read 2 Peter 2 and rethink your position-should I love or shun those of 2 Peter 2 (I await you answer)?. To get a first hand view-You are welcome to come to SLC with us-I will pay you way as I know a street preacher when I see one.
