Have we neglected some things??

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

I guess the old saying is true, "people don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." We can say we have truth all day long, but if we don't show them the love of Christ why would they want our truth?

Exactly. And it is really sad how astonished they are, that you really don't want anything from them, that you just want to help.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by the raven

Human kindness should never be mistaken for Christianity....that is my point...I would venture to say I have won more people to the Acts 2:38 message than those who assail my posts. I also pastor a home missions work which is growing rapidly within the community.

I refuse to call the many social activities my church is involved with a Christian outreach though.

Do you have a notch for every one of these that you have "won" on your bed post? And do you plan on taking this same bed post to heaven with you and telling Christ "Have I not <fill in the name of a work> for you??".

Good Lord.

[Pro31:28]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

I suppose from the logic of some posting, that the story of the good Samaritan is just, what? Nice bedtime reading? The next time I need to get my theology from Rush, well, I might as well call it a day.

The older that I get, the more clearly that I see, that while my actions do not save me, if I am saved, my actions better be showing Christs love and compassion to my fellow man.
We have had more people come to God in the last few years as the result of our "no strings attached", charity endeavors, than we have had from all other outreach efforts, combined.

Very well said, Dizzy!

Do you think the traveler ended up as a tithe paying member of the Samaritan's church?