How free are You with preaching the Word of God?

There is a big difference in preach the word of God and talking about it. I know many people who would be shy about preaching it but would talk about. I am probably one of those people too.

"Preaching" means imposing your own personal belief about what is true about religion on others. First you would need to ascertain the objective validity of the truth of your own religion, before you would be morally justified in imposing it upon others. Objective validity does not just mean "I *know* it in my heart" or "I have heard & read so many stories that I just know it's true." People of all faiths believe their own religion to be true, for exactly the same reasons. You would need to have the claims of your religion tested objectively, outside of the parameters of religious belief, in a way that others of different faiths or of no faith at all accept as true, before you would be justified in trying to impose it upon others. In the absence of that, it is likely that the desire to spread one's own religion is not just the altruistic desire to "save" others (though that is quite audacious), but is also a form of self-justification.

There are reasons why people step back from preaching God's word. Based on Rick Warren's book "The Purpose Driven Life", these are what I can remember. (1) First, because of "tradition"- (Not all people do it) (2) Second, because of illogical reasons- (This doesn't seem the right thing to do) This idea is not new to us humans, knowing that all of us are bounded by our tradition. We can better relate this situation with Pontius Pilate who was primarily responsible for Jesus' crucifixion. He knew at first that Jesus is innocent of blasphemy, however, because the crowd wanted Jesus to be crucified, he just went with the crowd and didn't follow what he knew was right. God said, "If we know His law but don't follow it, then we are sinning". Honestly speaking, way back when I didn't knew all about Jesus, I would often have this feeling.. the oddness in preaching God's word. Certain thoughts come into my mind and I even thought I was not even worthy to preach His word knowing that I'm a sinner myself. However, my life changed when circumstances allowed me to understand God better until I decided to make God the center and main purpose of my life. I realized then that there's nothing to lose preaching God's word your entire life rather than live up to the expectation of men.. because in the end, our way to heaven consists of what we did to Jesus and how have we been effective and good to others.:-) . That I would never be ashamed of. God bless! http://rightfulliving.blogspot.com

You might be surprised to find your friend influences people more than yourself. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS! What does your friend speak to people through her actions? Acceptance, unconditional love, understanding? Do not pressure your friend. God grants everyone freedom to choose. Allow your friend her freedom as well. Sometimes a whisper can be heard over the loudest preaching.

preaching requires a "gift", a "talent". if you are not a teacher why teach? so if you are not a preacher why preach? there are people who are gifted with preaching, and they can do it very well. but if what you mean here is "sharing" the word of God, then your friend needs to overcome that shyness. it's like being lighted candle that is covered with a big pot. what's the use of the candle if you dont bring it out in the open. many new Christians have gone to these, when i was new in my faith, i am shy too. but as the days go on, i get to become bolder and bolder, and can share the word of God to friends and classmates. it takes experience and a lot of reading, because you don't want to share something that you really don't know that much, what if they ask a question and i cant answer? but there are those who dont speak/share the word of God but living that life. those kinds affect more people because they are living the Word of God. Action speaks louder than words =)

i don't preach the words of the lord but i only listen to them. because i honestly believe that i'm not the right person to preach the most holy words of the lord. and i think that i can't handle that responsibility. and somebody else other than me deserves to preach the words of the lord. happy earning!

I Think, she is'nt shy to to preach the word of God. Cause for her, no word so perfect to preach Him. But it just my Oppinion.

Maybe it is just public speaking in general she has a problem with? I hope tha tshe finds the strength to embrace the boldness of christ. I do not know tha tI would feel all that comfortable preching the word of God to a large assembly, but I find ministering to individuals comes easier than I thought it would. God has done some mighty things in my lifeand I wouldn't feel right if I didn't share that with others to encourage them to seek him out. If she wants boldness it will come to her.

I feel free to express my thoughts about anything. But I see first if the people around me are willing to speak about the subject. I don´t like people to ring my phone to sell me things, I don´t like them to do the same by ringing my bell. It´s not any different with preaching. I know when and how I get near God. I don´t need anyone taking me out of the bathroom to give me pamphlets of their truth. It has nothing to do with being shy or cool, it´s about respect for other people. It´s different if I ASK YOU you enlighten me about your faith. Specially if you are willing to accept that my faith might not be the same as yours.

no friend. i have no believe in god. i just know a supreme power and i don't grant him as god. he is a miracle.

uhmmmm this question of yours is easy to understand, and very hard to answer... I understand your friend feeling perfectly, I believe in god, I really do, but to preach of his word.... I will leave it to the "pro". the reason is simple for me, some part of me is too shy, and some part of me feel like I just don't have the ability, just like that..., sorry I cannot put it in much better word.

Evedently we need to pray that the Lord shows her in what place He wants her...when we bring the word of the Lord...sometimes it IS out of our comfort zone. Being Unique or different is what the Lord can deal with the most...Does she realize she has been given a Gift and if she does not Open it...it may go away..She does not fit in because if she believes than she is NO LONGER of THIS world but a child of God and of His Kingdom....God Bless You!!