1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people…that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.
I have found that people who say, “You can’t trust what the Bible says” often have never actually read it for themselves. Instead, they are only using this as an excuse to avoid God.
The real issue for them isn’t the trustworthiness of the Bible but their determination to keep God away. Down inside, they sense that if they took God seriously and gave their life to Christ, they would have to change their way of living–and they don’t want to do that.
So don’t be afraid to challenge your non-believing friends to read the Gospels and learn about Jesus for themselves. God can use it to break down their barriers and bring them to Himself.
Also pray for them. You can’t change their heart and mind–but God can. Ask Him to awaken your friends to their need for Christ.
Finally, be a good witness by the way you live. Let these friends know you really care; let them see Jesus’ love and peace and joy in your life. The way we live is often more convincing than the words we say.
Beloved ones,
The best way for us to share our faith with others is through our actions. If we shine the light of God’s love on others, they will seek that light without our needing to preach to them. When we demonstrate peace, love, joy and hope in our lives, all those we touch will be drawn to seek it in theirs. That is not to say that we should fail to share a serious concerns or misgivings with a loved one regarding dangerous or harmful behavior. It does mean that we are to do so in a loving and caring way and without condemnation and judgement.
And if the one we love refuses to allow God into their lives, then we must continue to love and respect them. We will have a greater impact through love and responsible support than through preaching, screeching and criticizing. Then when the opportunity presents itself, as it usually will, we can share with those we love the secret of our hope, faith, joy and confidence. When those we love see God working miracles in our lives that produce harmony, peace and joy, they will know that our faith works in the real world. That proof can convince even the most hardened skeptic, when our words will not.
Living the truth,
Dad
Good Morning Garden 
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