:-) The bible itself is, from cover to cover, a book about God wanting a personal relationship with mankind. So often part of being an evangelist is living the word rather than speaking the word. You've heard the phrase 'actions speak louder than words' I know my parents have probably used that one on me a thousand times and im still getting that one! But thats because its true. Also (but a little off topic)in the book of james (which is an excellent book, so challenging to anyone out of step!) but in particular, james 2:14,17 "faith without deeds is no faith at all" If they are missing the relationship with God then a) they're not getting into the word of God enough to realise what he's actually saying and i'd challenge them on that, which is another reason why it says 'that the law of the lord be on your lips', it helps to have the word of God back you up, becuase noone can tell you its wrong. If they do try, though, then they have no understanding of the word of God. and b) they havent been praying with faith and expectation, their attitudes are all wrong. Again, it needs a challenge, but you need to understand whats going on. So before you try to minister to people i suggest you get into that bible of yours; you'll probably find that you answer your own question.I know i used to hate it when i asked questions like that where people would simply respond 'go do your homework', but reading the bible is a thrill. You try putting all of what you read into practise, its not as easy as it looks. Infact, its really hard, but thats the path to righteousness. I suggest that if you havent already then read the 2 books of the Corinthians. This book gets the convictions out in the open and is a good place to challenge yourself from. I have a couple of personal favourites from the second one! Really, I want to bring to light a passage in Ephesians chapter 6 verse 12 which says:"For we are not wrestling with the flesh and blood [contending with only physical opponents], but against the depositisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere." AMP.Which is saying, we aren't trying to fight peoples views, character or behavior, infact, we're not trying to oppose people at all, but when you do come against what we are fighting, you'll realise that its actually the very things that God himself is not. ie, lust greed envy, etc. See Galatians 5:19-23. It pretty much comes against everything God stands for, which is why this turns into a battle. You have to realise that, yes, people may get offended, but thats because not everyone likes a challenge.You need to have something to give before you can pour our your spirit on people. I pray that God absolutely fills you with his word so much that you wont be able to contain it, the rest will come naturally. Then effectively you'll again answer your own question. God bless you! -arbustum.
