[mohler]

Rev. Osborne, there's a specific point I am trying to make. It is our goal on Earth to witness to and guide the unsaved to the love of Jesus Christ. The best way to do that is NOT by forsaking them, calling them names (such as "trash"), and showing them a general lack of respect. To be a Christian does not mean to be able to cite scripture, while that is nice, but to be a Christian in all that you do. Including how you represent yourself and the Lord at all times. This not only includes church, but also on your "private" forums, and other "private" settings. For being a witness to His word is not a part-time job but a life-time commitment. Therefore, the best way to witness is by setting an example through action. My general method is to NOT judge a person, but to come to understand where they are coming from, the hard (or not so hard) circumstances that brought them to that point, and various other circumstances that have led them away from Christ, and in some cases prevented them from knowing Christ at all. While it is ultimately their fault alone that they do not know Christ, it is also our fault if we have a chance to be a good witness and instead we scare them away with hateful words, and evil wishes. Compassion, empathy, and respect toward a non-believer will carry a lot more weight and speak volumes more than the non-stop repetition of scripture.