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Jesus made
it clear that He came to seek and save the lost. His life was
about building relationships with people. If you do a careful
study of Jesus, it's very evident that Jesus was in the "people
business," and the hearts of people were of utmost importance
to Him. Jesus was a friend of sinners and spent a great deal
of time with them. In fact, there are more than 50 occurrences
in the New Testament of Jesus being with those in need of a
Saviour.
The best
thing you can do for somebody is to introduce him to Christ.
A clear and consistent life will draw men toward Jesus. Live
a sacrificial lifestyle where you put their interests ahead
of your own. When you put their interests ahead of yours, people
are going to ask why.
Share your
life with those around you. Find common ground in the culture,
in the news, movies, your families, your neighbourhood, your
school, or your work. Become a friend to those who are lost
by learning to listen. Be an encourager. Ask questions about
what they are interested in. Move from your common experiences
to questions about personal belief.
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