How Can You Influence Someone for Christ?

By Lance Cordle

* Live for Christ.
* Know your Bible.
* Invite them to worship, as well as other activities of the church.
* Discuss spiritual things with them in private and relaxed settings.
* Express genuine affection for your family of origin and your immediate family.
* Think about and express approval of noble things.
* Participate in wholesome and uplifting activities.
* Express concern and disapproval of sinful things.
* Refrain from workplace gossip.
* Be wise and cautious in relationships with those of the opposite sex, especially if you are married.
* Work hard and honestly at your occupation.
* Let the discovery of your personal habits of prayer, Bible study, etc., come about naturally, rather than by your own assertions.
* Express genuine care and concern for other people.
* Demonstrate genuine care and concern for other people.
* Strive to make your private life and public life consistent, both in speech and practice.
* Answer questions about God and the Bible with gentleness and respect.
* Freely admit the truth when you don’t know the answer to a religious question.
* If you are challenged with a religious question and you don’t know the answer, volunteer to lead a diligent and honest study of Scripture about the subject.
* Pray that your friend will have an honest and open heart.
* Praise and encourage your friend.
* Be friendly and courteous to everyone.
* Courageously stand for what is right
* Be content in knowing that any glory goes to God.
- Lance Cordle preaches the Calvert City Church of Christ in Calvert City, KY.  He may be contacted through the congregation's website: http://www.calvertchurchofchrist.com