Have you ever stayed at a time share for a free trip and had to listen to their sales pitch? You are a captive audience and it is very high pressure.
Recently I heard a pastor talking about how they got their children to make decisions for Jesus. It sounded a bit the same as the time share pitch. Stuck in a room with no opportunity to leave, with no idea what is coming, the children are goaded, guilted, and manipulated to choose Jesus. Then later the adults have a big party celebrating their success for the gospel.
The problem is this: The best decisions are never made under duress. I want everyone to choose Jesus, but never under pressure or threat. Jesus never pressured anyone. God's love and grace is quite effective enough at winning people. It sells itself. When the glory of God's amazing love is held out, people will choose him of their own accord.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
1 comment:
Thanks for reminders that negative approaches to something so life changing as claiming Jesus for your soul sometimes do more harm than good. Not many people have the courage to recognize and share this.
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