I agree, dear sister. I know you walk with Him and appreciate your insight, even though you walk a slightly different path from the one I take.
But I cannot and will not give up on anyone. That would be wrong. A spit in the eye for the One who granted me grace after backsliding, breaking commandments and cursing Him out about as vigorously as he has ever been cursed.
Absolutely and I don't think anyone is suggesting giving up on anyone. On the contrary, those who most vehemently oppose God are the ones more likely to come to Him. God said He'd rather that we were hot or cold than lukewarm. Lukewarm indicates not caring. You can't touch a heart that doesn't care.
At least with those who hate and rail, it shows that deep down they really care. they just react that way out of pain and hurt.
A spit in the eye for the One who granted me grace after backsliding, breaking commandments and cursing Him out about as vigorously as he has ever been cursed.
You're not alone by any stretch. I have a friend who does jail ministry who has stories that rival that and yes, they have been converted.