We need also to make sure that we do not sacrifice clarity in an effort to make the gospel attractive. The issues of sin and guilt are central and shouldn't be camoflaged. We can perhaps be too tactful.
BTW my favorite definition of tact is "Tact is the art of telling someone to go to Hell, and having them look forward to the trip!"
Hey Steve, you picked the wrong condiments! I put Vinegar on my fries and Fish and Salads and I put Tobasco on EVERYTHING! Now dill pickles I despise. So lets PREACH THE GOSPEL BUT HOLD THE PICKLES! :-)
I once heard someone say .."they will admit they are sinners...we can let God worry about it AFTER they are saved"
This certainly makes the "leader" feel "good" and may make the prayer think their needs will now get met..but I doubt it "saved " anyone..
Hocus pocus..salvation
Amen!
We need also to make sure that we do not sacrifice clarity in an effort to make the gospel attractive. The issues of sin and guilt are central and shouldn't be camoflaged. We can perhaps be too tactful.
Amen! I would add, that after telling him the bad news he is a sinner going to Hell, (Rom.3:10,3:23,) the good news is that he doesn't have to go, Christ already paid his debt (Rom.5:8, Heb.2:9, 1Jn.2:2) and the gift of eternal life is free (Rom.6:23) if he will only believe in the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts.16:31)
How about salt?
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.