Rejection For the Sake of Christ

How do you handle rejection when you share Christ? I've been rejected a couple times for sharing Christ and it hurts, but I know that I'll be rewarded by God. That's why I love him!

I would love to hear what you have to say. Thanks=)

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Permalink Reply by Anne Borres on October 11, 2009 at 3:48pm: I know how you feel. I shared Christ with one of my close friends. I wasn't just rejected, she made it sound like I was a bad person because she thought I was judging her for her beliefs. I wasn't judging her at all. She simply said her god was different from my God. That really confuses me cuz she claims to be a christian.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Devan Williams on October 11, 2009 at 9:48pm: Anne: Maybe, you should ask her to define her definition of her Christian faith. Then you two can go to the bible together and discuss. In proverbs it says "as iron sharpen iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." Maybe that will bring you two back together as friends again.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Taniere Harris on December 15, 2009 at 10:37pm: Anne.

This is what really makes me want to yell! When you tell someone the truth, they call it judging, when you allow someone to believe a lie they call it acceptance.When someone says "stop judging me" that is when you know that the Spirit of the LORD is there. Because who else but the LORD has the power to judge.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Todd on December 31, 2009 at 3:43pm: that's so true..in fact that's an excellent way to put it; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Alison Maxwell on April 8, 2010 at 2:57pm: Hey Anne, I went through a similar experience a couple of nights ago with a close friend. She got offended after I suggested that she joined this site. However, my other friend recommend that I just pray about it and have more patience. It is concerning though when Christians believe they have different Gods. I hope your friend will see through the veil soon if she has not already. Alison x; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Todd on October 12, 2009 at 12:27am: Thanks. Atleast I'm glad that I'm not alone=). My prayer is that God gives me new friends that also love the lord and that my old ones will turn to God. I've made another friend just recently and God isn't giving me a break, like right throughout the day he doesn't fail to remind me that I need to tell her about God. AHHH, rejection ain't cool, but I'm still gonna have to do it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by EsThEr on October 12, 2009 at 3:15am: yea shux, lately the Lord has been putting a burden in ma heart dat i shud tawk to ma mates bowt God n yea im jus skard of dat rejection ae... but please pray dat i still do it, coz in da weedkendz i watched dis clip on youtube called 'a letter from hell'(i fnk thats wat its called) n dat woz really skary, reminding me dat it wass ma responsibility to tell dem bowt Christ. it realy put things in perspective ae. i think God gives u non christian friends, so dey can see wat God has dun in ur lyf... Praise God!!! lol; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Todd on October 16, 2009 at 11:57am: Thanks. That's so true, they won't forget. It's like sowing a seed. and praying to God to let it grow.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Taniere Harris on December 15, 2009 at 10:29pm: I do not like when people reject the Good news. Depending on the person, I will handle it in different ways. I often pray that God touches the person heart.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Todd on December 16, 2009 at 2:55am: thanks guys for all your encouragement=). And Taniere, I know what you mean. I also hate when people draw the judgment card when they feel convicted by the Good News. It is best to find an approach in which they convict themselves by their own mouth. Maybe ask them questions about whether or not they have broken the law of God but never demanding answers so in that way they can only blame themselves for feeling guilty. Therefore they judge themselves. Then present the way to be forgiven of breaking the law and being covered with grace which is through Jesus Christ. I heard about that approach on tv.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by eivanne venz on December 16, 2009 at 9:19pm: i really know the feeling. but yeah, like you said, we'll be rewarded by God for efforts in sharing the gospel to ohers.. just don't be discourage even if people won't listen to you.. in time, they will.. just pray that the Holy Spirit will open up their minds and hearts :) Godbless you :)

Your sister in Christ,
Venz Eivanne; ▶ Reply to This