Ahh the 1980's. Great shows like "Growing Pains" allowed us to see a family deal with the struggles of juggling all of life's responsibilites. The star was Kirk Cameron. As a young person, Kirk was an atheist. Years later, after studying and investigating Christianity, he become a Christian.
Kirk and a friend have teamed up and they have a website: http://www.wayofthemaster.com/. There are some great videos of him and his friend witnessing to others. One of them is even in a pretty rough area. If Kirk can stand up for Jesus and face persecution and ridicule from the Hollywood establishment, maybe I can share the gospel, stand up for what is right, reach out to a hurting person who needs to hear about true love and hope.
Check out the website listed above. You may not agree 100% with Kirk, but you will see 1 way of witnessing to others. Kirk isn't doing this for fame or money. He cares about people.
Kirk leads with talking about the 10 commandments and how that person has broken some of them. Then he goes into the problem and the solution.
What way(s) do you find to be the best strategy for witnessing to someone?
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Mstt,
I commend Kirk for his heart. And he is trying to reach people, which most people are not. I commend this.
The problem that I have with Kirk 10 commandments method is that it starts out so negative and it is entirely law oriented. You have broken these laws. Therefore you are not right with God. This is true, but probably not the best way to start with people today.
Most people know that they are kind of messed up with God. We need to start with Genesis 1--God created humans good--before we get to Genesis 3--humans have sinned.
What do you think?
James- good point. The way we "frame" an issue or begin to discuss a subject does indeed color the whole conversation. Kirk is wanting to get to the bottom line by getting folks to realize they are a sinner. I see what you mean about using the "law method" when sharing the "good news."
A parent wouldn't want to start out by talking about all the bad things his/her kid is doing and has done. A good parent would lay a foundation of caring and love first.
I guess when we just use a checklist mentality, we are right back in the "stone ages" thinking about what types of meat we can eat on certain days of the week.
Take care brother.
Matt
matt, when i was a boy i had the biggest crush on kirk-do you have his email address?
Jdog- long time, no talk. When is your next cd coming out?? You mention that you used to be a boy.? Now that you are not a boy, maybe your feelings have changed about Kirk?? I am not qualified to help you through any issues you are dealing with. My counseling license has been revoked in the USA till 2072.
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