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What are some attitudes that make it hard to witness productively?



    
    

Clarify Share Report Asked July 16 2022 My picture Jack Gutknecht Supporter

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Mini Tim Maas Supporter Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
I'm assuming that the question is referring to attitudes on the part of the person doing the witnessing, rather than on the part of the person being witnessed to. In that case, I would say that the three primary attitudes that hinder effective witnessing would be:

Arrogance: 

Approach evangelism opportunities with humility and compassion, instead of leaning on a belief you’re right and the person that you're witnessing to is wrong, which makes it very difficult to have productive conversations.


Defensiveness:

Be willing to concede when the person that you're witnessing to has a valid point based on their personal experience, even if it differs from your view. Ask thoughtful questions about where the person's beliefs are coming from, rather than continually trying to prove that you're right and they're wrong.


Fear:

It’s hard to share your experience with Jesus when you’re afraid that people will reject you, argue, or think you’re crazy. Sharing your testimony introduces something new to your relationship, and it can be scary to do so.

But the more you share, the easier it becomes, and the less that fearfulness will be a barrier to you. And ultimately, as you live life with people, you’re going to find opportunities where it feels natural to talk about your faith.

July 18 2022 1 response Vote Up Share Report


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