What do you do when a person doesn’t want to hear the Gospel?

If you’re confident you’ve shared the gospel clearly with your friends, or family members feel the freedom to back off. They know where you stand. It’s time to be quiet and pray. Does this mean you never bring up their spiritual state? Of course not! There may be times when it’s appropriate to say, “It’s been a while since we talked about Christ. I know what you believe; I just want to remind you if you ever want to talk more about him, I’m always available.”

Backing off doesn’t mean ignoring or cutting them out of your life. Rather, it means spending time with them without constantly discussing their spiritual state. What does this look like practically? Four things:

1. Pray for them regularly. Where there is life there is hope.

2. Be yourself. Don’t hide your faith. Continue to talk about things you value. This will undoubtedly mean talking about your relationship with Christ and your local church.

3. Express affection. Let them know you care. Remember birthdays and anniversaries. Make it obvious they matter to you not because they may one day be saved, but simply because you love them.

4. Give them space. This may mean you no longer forward them spiritual emails or even invite them to church. Think twice before getting them another Christian book for Christmas. If you have made the gospel clear, you are free to back off.

“Preach the Gospel always and when necessary use words.” - St Francis of Assisi

Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/love-wont-believe/

Comment on Reddit: “Even the presence and words of the Son of God walking among us was unable to reach many who preferred their own will, practices, and traditions. Remember, as Jesus said in the gospel of John 6:44 the following: ‘No one can come to Me, unless the Father who sent Me, draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.’ All we can do is to try to spread seeds for God to nourish in His time and purpose.”