How to Help Our Unbelieving Relatives

"Let us not give up in doing what is fine." - GALATIANS 6:9. 

JESUS said to the man who wanted to become his follower: "Go home to your relatives, and report to them all the good things Jehovah has done for you." (Mark 5:19) "In saying that, Jesus acknowledged a natural huma trait-the desire to share good news with our loved ones. 

Do you recall how you felt when you first learned the good news? You likely could not keep it to yourself! Your loved one, however, may not have responded positively. Or the way you presented the truth may have caused friction between you and them. If so, how can you maintain or restore good relationships with relatives without compromising Christian standards? 

In this article, we will see (1) How compassion can motivate us to take a personal interest in our unbelieving relatives, even if they do not respond; (2) how to look beyond the negative words and actions; (3) how our patient and hopeful attitude can help our relatives recognize the truth; and (4) How we can show them that we love them. 

Next time: How to Help Our Unbelieving Relatives - LET COMPASSION MOTIVATE YOU TO HELP THEM

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