Hey guys! Wow it has been a while since I have submitted a topic! I need your help:
There is an individual in at Cosmetology school and let me tell you she is a character. She is always talking about God's grace, and at first I thought that this was fantastic! Until I started actually listening to what she was saying...you see this girl is for sure spreading God's word, but I am not sure that it is the correct word. Although I am sure by all means that her intentions are correct, some of her ideas are a bit twisted. I was wondering how i could go about helping her find that some of her views are a bit incorrect.
Thank you all and God bless
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5 replies on this topic
PutHisBloodOnIt - 11/4/10 @ 6:02 AM
For the things you do not agree with, first make sure she is incorrect cause its possible you may have the wrong view on the subject, just a possibility. And when you are positive she has twisted views and what she is saying is false ask her very nicely if she can show you where it states her views in the bible, and from either she won't be able to find it in the bible or she will point to a scripture but she is misinterpeting it in which that's where you step in and show her the true meaning of that scripture
Stacy - 11/6/10 @ 5:29 AM
I agree with the advice given above. Something you may want to do first, is to really check your own heart and your true motivation. Are you wanting to approach her on this to genuinely help her with her walk with Christ? Are you being self-righteous, at all? You stated she was a "character". That statement gives a negative image of this gal and implies you have formed a bit of a negative opinion of her. If this is true, which came first; being a "character", or her misinterpretations? You did say you believe she has good intentions & she is spreading God's Word. It sounds like you do not want to be the "bad guy" or look like you think you know more. I understand that. I think before you act on this, spend time with God, & sincerely look at yourself. Do not rush it. You may need a few weeks of study & truly looking at your own heart, which is not necessarily easy. You will know exactly what to say/do when God releases you. If you are certain your heart is right, I think befriending her first, is a healthy approach. Ask her where she goes to church. If you are not familiar with that church ask her a bit about it. If/when she makes a statement that you believe to be incorrect, I would come along side her, as a friend, maybe say something to the affect that you hadn't thought about it that way before & explain how/why you think of it the way you do. You may never need to quote specific scriptures. She may doubt herself more than it appears & subconsciously may be hoping someone clarifies some things. She may be attending a wazzy church that is teaching untruths. Just be sure you are approach her with a gentle heart, & not with a spirit of annoyance etc. I am not trying to be doubtful of you, I am not. But, its best to go to God w/with this question.
Katie - 11/7/10 @ 3:42 PM
@stacy, I didnt mean character as a negative word, more of the fact that she is very strongly opinionated. The issue is some of the interpretations that she makes can be taken various ways, and thats not big deal to me, i mean everyone takes the bible differently, so on the ones that she is way off on i try to give her my opinion on how i see things (thanks george and phboi). I am more having a bigger issue currently with the fact that she looks down upon people who do not go to church religiously...
as for your first questions...self-righteous is not what i am trying to bring across at all, i am just trying to help her, and relieve some of the tension that she is causing in the class.
XDeadMan - 11/12/10 @ 4:46 AM
Pick your battles carefully is my only advice. There are some teachings (doctrines) in the Bible that we should not worry too much about when trying to reach or correct a fellow believer. Sometimes we can turn off a person, and, sometimes that person is just ready to hear and change. For example if my friend confronted me about Christ and denied that He is the Son of God, only then would I try to defend my position. And if the disagreement is on something 'less' essential like, 'should Christians speak in tongues?' then I wouldnt make a big deal about it. So, I guess it depends on what youre talking about when you said, 'interpretations'. I would just prayer fervently, and I mean fervently, everyday for this person that God would reveal himself in due time to her, and that she might grow in Christ continually. There's nothing wrong with being passionate and zealous about what you believe, in fact, thats a good quality. Too many people these days dont know what they believe or dont hold firmly to what they believe. In the end, just be sure youre doing your job as far as reading Scripture in its context and rightly dividing the Word of truth, and applying daily what you read. Then, you know that youve interpreted, and applied the Word correctly. Not many people can argue with someone whos living the word as opposed to someone who just has head knowledge of it.
Alex - 11/20/10 @ 3:43 PM
I would tread lightly on this. It is possible she has different beliefs than you or is a different denomination. However if she is Christian than you need to maybe show her the correct word in the Bible, maybe even offer for her to join you at your Church so she can believe the correct word. Like others have said, there is nothing wrong with spreading God's WORD. but it is important that is it HIS word, not your own.