Church Advocates Putting Light Under A Bushel As Effective Means Of Evangelism

“Because he was known as a hard worker and a devout Muslim, a young man got a good job herding cattle for wealthy families in his West African village. The families fed and paid him well. He liked the job and it helped him and his family members survive.

But then something happened. The young man started to talk with friends and others about Christianity—a religion about which he had known very little. He began to pray and reflect. One day, although he was frightened to make the move, he became a Christian.

At first he was happy and relieved. But then a group of Christians from another area told him that he needed to stop going to the mosque, stop fasting during Ramadan, and start speaking out against Islam.

The young man did this, but it didn’t go over well in his village. His friends turned against him. He lost his job. His wife was taken from him. He was attacked and beaten. Soon he was ostracized and not able to participate in the life of his village. In despair, he moved away.

Only later, after talking to other Christians, did he realize that he could have acted differently. These Christians told him that people had not been ready to hear his testimony. Following the first group’s advice had driven people away and made it harder for anyone to talk about Christianity. If the young man had kept his new faith “under the radar,” over time he might have been able to help others to consider becoming Christians.”

That this is being advocated as a new approach to evangelism is mind boggling. Are they actually advocating that the convert to Christ should have continued attending Mosque? Are they actually suggesting that the convert to Christ should have continued to celebrate the pagan holiday Ramadan? Are they saying that the convert was wrong for speaking out for Jesus? Are they actually teaching that when we are opposed for the sake of the Gospel we should shut up?

This article from the CRC Banner makes my head hurt.

Author: jetbrane

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