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Quote We do not see the day as a different day, but somehow you guys do! –WJ
This is crazy! Isn't it?
Some of US will do absolutely nothing different than if it were any other day.
Some of YOU will have special occasion parties because it is a special day to you. You will do things you don't normally do, because it is a day set aside for you.Quote Gene,
Paul did eat in an idol's temple. he had the knowledge that no other gods exist.–thinker.
Paul said: Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat flesh at all, that I may not make my brother stumble. (1 cor 8:13)
Quote (david @ Oct. 21 2009,00:23) Quote We do not see the day as a different day, but somehow you guys do! –WJ
This is crazy! Isn't it?
Some of US will do absolutely nothing different than if it were any other day.
Really, so the Jws do nothing different? HMMM? If the day is the same to you, then why not attack us for giving out candy and dressing kids in Bible Characters on other days?Why do you have a problem with us treating it like any other day?
We consider the day as another day that the Lord has made!
Quote (david @ Oct. 21 2009,00:23) Some of YOU will have special occasion parties because it is a special day to you. You will do things you don't normally do, because it is a day set aside for you.
It is you who gives credence to the day by acknowledging the day as different and evil, a part of the world as you say and we should take no part in the day!We give the day to God, no special partys, I have already explained to you that we also do the same things on other days like Vacation Bible school.
But you go ahead and keep judging us and harrasing us for doing what we believe God wants us to do.
WJ
Quote (thethinker @ Oct. 19 2009,07:54) Irene said: Quote Making evil good, that is what I have so against that day, people make is so.
IreneTO ALL:
Should we share Irene's sentiment and let those little “devil” trick or treaters just go to hell? I think we should turn evil into good. The great preacher Charles Spurgeon thought so too for he endorsed halloween tract evangelism. He said:“How many thousands have been carried to heaven instrumentally upon the wings of these tracts, none can tell …” — Charles Spurgeon
The following is from the link below:
http://www.gospelreport.org/halloween_tracts.htm
“Did you know Halloween is one of the BIGGEST EVANGELISTIC EVENTS of the year?! Every year, tens of thousands of committed Christians deliver millions of Gospel tracts to the children who come to their homes.
Some Christians shun Halloween as “the Devil's night,” and turn their porch lights off to discourage trick-r-treaters.
Why not decide to use this unique opportunity to share Christ and turn your porch light on this Halloween!
Using Halloween tracts is easy! Just drop a tract along with candy in each trick-r-treater's bag. And, more than just that one child, your tract has the potential to share Christ with an entire family!
If your church is planning a party as an alternative to Halloween, why not use tracts to help share Jesus?
Kids and their families can read the tracts at home. Most tracts have a place on the back for your church to include its contact information so visitors can reach you with questions about the Gospel.For our Halloween visitors, we prepare baggies in advance with candy and tracts for different age groups, making it quick and easy to share Jesus with everyone who knocks on our door. And, by turning our porch light on, we are providing a safe environment for kids who want to enjoy Halloween, but who may not attend Harvest Festivals and other alternative parties given by churches. Why We Encourage Tract Evangelism
It is the very purpose of The Gospel Report to inform our readers about sound, proven ministries and evangelism projects.
GOSPEL TRACTS ARE PROVEN EVANGELISTIC TOOLS, they are easily carried in a pocket or a purse, and they are inexpensive.
Tracts with Biblically-sound Gospel messages allow you to quickly and inoffensively share God's Word with anyone. If you are comfortable, tracts can be used as an ice breaker to present a more detailed presentation of the Gospel … or you can hand out tracts in passing, and the recipient can read the message later.
You can make a difference!
Here's an idea: You can decorate your house festively to attract trick-r-treaters without going overboard with Halloween images you may not be comfortable with. A brightly lit porch and yard make it inviting to visitors. Big, nicely decorated pumpkins are always popular attractions. And, make those treat bags good ones! Children remember the decorations and houses that gave the good stuff, and they will be more likely to return next year – along with friends – providing you yet more opportunities to share Christ.
The most important aspect of using tracts is to be sure the message is Biblically sound. Does it open up with the Law (Ten Commandments) and warn of judgment day and hell? Does it preach the cross, the resurrection, repentance and faith? Is Jesus presented as the answer to life's problems (the popular “happy gospel”) or as the Savior from sin (true, Biblical Gospel)? A tract with a Biblically sound message does not guarantee that every tract from the same source is also sound. Be discerning and examine every tract prayerfully before using them!
So, how about it friend? WILL ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVANGELISTIC OPPORTUNITIES OF THE YEAR COME TO YOUR DOOR, or pass you by? Don't worry about the origins of the event, JUST SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY, by faith, and plant the seed of the Gospel in young hearts this Halloween!
Turn your porch light on and give a real treat … a Gospel tract!
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes …” (Romans 1:16, NASB)
You can make a difference!”
thethinker: Let's turn evil into good
I will now be doing what WJ does this halloween.thinker
Why didnt you mention Jack chick tracts?Quote (Nick Hassan @ Oct. 21 2009,13:16) Hi TT,
Is it compulsory to support halloween now?
Nick,
It is compulsory to give light and not hide it under a bushel. Why is halloween an exception?
thinker
Quote (david @ Oct. 21 2009,16:25) Quote Gene,
Paul did eat in an idol's temple. he had the knowledge that no other gods exist.–thinker.
Paul said: Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat flesh at all, that I may not make my brother stumble. (1 cor 8:13)
Have I not said this a zillion times?thinker
Constitutionalist said:
Quote Why didnt you mention Jack chick tracts? Con,
Jack Chick tracts suit you better because they add works to salvation.thinker
Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Oct. 21 2009,18:55) Quote (david @ Oct. 21 2009,00:23) Quote We do not see the day as a different day, but somehow you guys do! –WJ
This is crazy! Isn't it?
Some of US will do absolutely nothing different than if it were any other day.
Really, so the Jws do nothing different? HMMM? If the day is the same to you, then why not attack us for giving out candy and dressing kids in Bible Characters on other days?Why do you have a problem with us treating it like any other day?
We consider the day as another day that the Lord has made!
Quote (david @ Oct. 21 2009,00:23) Some of YOU will have special occasion parties because it is a special day to you. You will do things you don't normally do, because it is a day set aside for you.
It is you who gives credence to the day by acknowledging the day as different and evil, a part of the world as you say and we should take no part in the day!We give the day to God, no special partys, I have already explained to you that we also do the same things on other days like Vacation Bible school.
But you go ahead and keep judging us and harrasing us for doing what we believe God wants us to do.
WJ
Good points WJ.David lost the argument and harassment is all he has left. It would serve him better if he disappeared for a while like he does every time you rake him over the coals.
thinker
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Oct. 22 2009,04:58) Hi TT,
Winning arguments is your goal?
Why not serve the God of Israel in His Son?
Why are you here Nick? We are all here because we want to argue.thinker
Hi TT,
Self glorification is a poor substitute for divine service is it not?
The Word of God is alive and powerful so should not be used in games should it?Quote (Nick Hassan @ Oct. 22 2009,05:05) Hi TT,
Self glorification is a poor substitute for divine service is it not?
The Word of God is alive and powerful so should not be used in games should it?
Agreed. Now why are you here?thinker
TT,
Why not join Satanic organizations so that way by your fellowship with them you can preach to them and give them tracts? Hang out at homosexual nightclubs, would you do that?
Quote (bodhitharta @ Oct. 22 2009,06:50) TT, Why not join Satanic organizations so that way by your fellowship with them you can preach to them and give them tracts? Hang out at homosexual nightclubs, would you do that?
Hi Bod,You certainly have issues with God and how he chooses to gift his children, don't you?
I know of a man who is retired and hangs out at the mall all day long. He ministers to those who are shopaholics. He carries his bible and buys people coffee. He has a ministry.
I know of a women who visits lesbian bars on rotation – she buys people cokes and reaches out to the lonely. She tells them there is light in the darkness; there is love for the brokenhearted. She has a ministry.
Unique callings? Sure. But who are we to see the big picture? We only see today and the nose in front of our faces (and perhaps not the log in our own eyes!).
Love,
MandyQuote (bodhitharta @ Oct. 22 2009,06:50) TT, Why not join Satanic organizations so that way by your fellowship with them you can preach to them and give them tracts? Hang out at homosexual nightclubs, would you do that?
bd,
So you have a problem with giving light to those who are in darkness?thinker
Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Oct. 21 2009,13:41) Quote (princess of the king @ Oct. 20 2009,21:25) Quote (thethinker @ Oct. 21 2009,13:13) Quote (Gene @ Oct. 21 2009,13:07) Thinker……..So all things being “PURE” means what ever you think is pure is pure right? Some how i don't think you are understanding that right thinker. Then word PURE can signify a lot of things, Like WATER that is without any impurities in it. It is Clear, and i think that is what the text is referring to , not just thinking you can make anything you wan pure, but thinking it. IMO gene
Thw works of the flesh are not right. I have clarified this before. This thread is about giving gospel tracts with a piece of candy in Christ's name on halloween. Only the defiled mind would have a problem with it.thinker
i disagree, thinkerto justify your practice, this must be done every day for the Lord, not just at this time.
personally, living and speaking his word everyday, is much more profitable then having to buy candy and CD's everyday.
PrincessOk then we should never give out tracts at all unless we do it everyday, right?
Unless you think there is something unholy about “Oct 31st” which is a day that the Lord has made!
We do not see the day as a different day, but somehow you guys do!
WJ
WJ,I do not disagree with you regarding everyday is a day to rejoice in, amen.
I just do not understand, why you take a tradition/practice of man and unify it. This is the same as Constatine, no?
Could your church not pick another day, season, why do you choose what man has dictated?
honestly, if you would prefer feedback from one so testimony can be given, the answer you provide would be your best witnessing tool, correct?
this giving things away for the name of the Lord, has always been two fold for me, I do know that the word FREE, is appealing to most, I understand it is a lure to bring ones in, is the best PR tool an organization can have (excluding, soup kitchens, shelters ect. ) with some good coming out of it, but then again, at times is more to make the person feel they are doing something for the Lord under false pretenses.
just my opinion, nothing personal.
Quote (thethinker @ Oct. 21 2009,09:34) Constitutionalist said: Quote Why didnt you mention Jack chick tracts? Con,
Jack Chick tracts suit you better because they add works to salvation.thinker
Actually they don't suit me, I have never read them, but I have seen them come up in many of conversation.Quote (Not3in1 @ Oct. 22 2009,07:32) Quote (bodhitharta @ Oct. 22 2009,06:50) TT, Why not join Satanic organizations so that way by your fellowship with them you can preach to them and give them tracts? Hang out at homosexual nightclubs, would you do that?
Hi Bod,You certainly have issues with God and how he chooses to gift his children, don't you?
I know of a man who is retired and hangs out at the mall all day long. He ministers to those who are shopaholics. He carries his bible and buys people coffee. He has a ministry.
I know of a women who visits lesbian bars on rotation – she buys people cokes and reaches out to the lonely. She tells them there is light in the darkness; there is love for the brokenhearted. She has a ministry.
Unique callings? Sure. But who are we to see the big picture? We only see today and the nose in front of our faces (and perhaps not the log in our own eyes!).
Love,
Mandy
Didn't my post have a question mark?Is asking a question having issues?
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