*THE THING WITH CLOSE PEOPLE(PART 2)*

I bring you part 2 of the above title.As said from yesterday, we look at *how to witness or draw close/familiar people to Christ.*

And so families,friends&shyful people(mentors) we all have& are use to.
Anyone *you look up to* should at least live an exemplary life Otherwise they don't fit that status-It's just sheer admiration.

In the same way, someone you look up to in the faith should be one who should be able to build you up in Christ&not vice versa.(at least for the start)

However,as the person builds you up,with time both learn&build each other up as it has been seen.

*The key point here is to know&choose the right person who is full of Christ to follow.*(This will depend on your foundation)

That leads me to Family&friends.
*Friendship?*...So aside all the sweet 'foolishness' you guys do, for you, make sure you make the distinction clear &not compromise when it comes to matters of Christ.
No matter how difficult,the person will get to understand.

Speak,show Christ through the normal relationship& above all pray& live that christian life leaving it all to God.

*Families?...Have you sat down to think about why among the whole family, you are the only born-again or committed believer especially judging from the kind of family you come from???*

First,it tells you *it is  Grace* &the other is *God wants to use you to get to them*(Acts 16:31).This is how?...

*_First,Pray for them&continue to pray for them even as you take those guided steps._

*_Now this is their mindset-They know you&all your frailties right from infancy so they don't expect you to act as a saint &overly spiritual which is what we are._

(For them,it can be annoying&dissuade them from the core message.You doubt?...Train someone even in Christ &let that person come to you acting as Mr. know it all. It takes only Christ)

* _The above therefore means be real,understand their position i.e if it were you (Heb.4:15) *BUT never* should you compromise on the *core message.*_

*_The formal way of doing this may not be efficient...use the normal conversations,situations &simple and little things. Tone down on the arguments and above all let your life &prayer do the talking._

Remember,in all, you don't change them,it is *CHRIST*. As i write this,I have that testimony in my family after many prayers, having forgotten about it. It came without even realising it 'mpo'

SO I SAY:
*NOW YOU THIS IS THE THING WITH CLOSE PEOPLE(PART 2)*