There is much going on in the public debate about the extent to which it is appropriate for Christians to share their faith with others. Those who are most angry with Christians about sharing their faith are those who believe the U.S. Constitution grants “Freedom FROM Religion” rather than “Freedom OF Religion”.
What people do not want to hear is the idea that without faith in Jesus Christ they are eventually headed for eternal separation from God in eternity. In simple terms they don’t want to be told they are headed for hell. So, through political correctness, the ACLU and other efforts it has become a bit dicey and risky for a Christian to share their faith with others. Culturally, Christians are considered to be “offensive” by the popular culture. Because of this, lots of Christians keep their faith to themselves and are very reluctant to share what they believe with others. The don’t want to be seen as a Meddling Christian!
Let me ask a question. If a friend or relative was floating peacefully down a river in a canoe and you knew they were heading for a 100 foot hidden waterfall that would probably kill them, what would you do to warn them? My guess is you would do whatever it took to get them to get out of that river and turn their boat around before it was too late. Even if they told you to leave them alone and stop meddling in their peaceful trip down the river, you would probably continue to shout the warning of the dangerous conditions ahead. In other words, your knowledge of the terrible danger ahead would give you the courage to keep warning them, regardless of whether they wanted to hear what you had to say.
You, as a Christian, know the danger that awaits those who do not come to saving faith in Christ. If you truly love others you must continue to warn them of the danger ahead for those who reject Christ and refuse to “turn their boat around” and leave the path of death they are following.
Those who do not know Christ are like the person floating peacefully down the river toward the waterfall. The next time you have the opportunity to share your faith with someone, remember that sharing your faith is the loving choice. You may be seen as a Meddling Christian, but you will help those who listen avoid an eternal disaster.
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