Examining Faith

By Aleena Denison

With today’s acceptance of “safe sex,” more and more young people are playing with fire, and are getting burned. Consequences are an after-thought, but it’s often too late. Young girls are scrambling to get help and answers, the boys they thought loved them suddenly disappear, or recommend abortions, and these young girls (many of whom have barely stopped playing with their baby dolls) are confused and afraid. All of the terrible realities of life hit them full in the face and they see how unprepared they are to deal with such difficulties, so they begin asking questions about the future and the options they have.

• “Is it okay to get an abortion?”
• “When does life actually begin?”
• “If there is a loving God, why would He put me in such a difficult place?”

Many doors into the spiritual life are opened when these questions are asked, but Christians need to proceed with caution when talking with these young women. They need to feel safe, free to talk about their struggles, and not pressured into making a choice with which they don’t feel comfortable. There are some words that might be the first to pop into the head of a believer when witnessing, but must be used carefully, and not right at the beginning.

Some such words are:

• “wrath”
• “judgment”
• “sin”
• “hell”

Though believers may see the truth of such words found in the Bible, and see how they can relate to the spiritual lives of the young women (as they do to all unbelievers), they must understand the many life changes taking place in these women, and their struggles with many negative thoughts. It is so important for them to feel that they have someone they can talk to about everything that is overwhelming them, without feeling that they are being judged and condemned.

So what is a good approach that allows them to feel comfortable enough to talk, and also lets believers share the truth of the Bible?

• Let them freely share their feelings, questions, etc. without interruptions intended to correct or inform. It is always helpful to know the whole story and have an idea of their lives and emotions. This also helps them feel comfortable and accepted, and will help them be open to discussion.
• Address each issue and question brought up by the young women, rather than immediately trying to give them the gospel. Without the knowledge of Scripture that a believer has, they won’t understand why their important questions are put aside.
• The most frequently asked questions can be tied directly to spiritual matters, and in helping them get answers, God can be brought into the picture. It is very important that He is shown as loving and just– He cannot be more of one and less of the other.
• It is nearly impossible to answer questions without at some point giving the gospel. The important thing to remember is that many of the women may have no background of Bible or God knowledge, so just giving them the gospel may not help them clearly see their need of a Savior. In answering questions and showing the relation to spiritual things, they will hopefully begin to see a spiritual need, and will ask to know more. This is an ideal opportunity to take them through the whole Bible so they can see the big picture of a holy God, helpless sinners, Jesus the Substitute, and the personal faith they must have.

Although many may find this type of evangelism to be difficult, it is becoming a more desperate need today. There are many centers dedicated to offering guidance, and many are being accused of merely trying to gain more converts into a specific denomination. The approach used is so important! Have a heart for helping young women live differently, not only to keep their babies alive, but to truly see and understand what God has done and is doing in this world, and to put their trust in Him.

About the author: Aleena Denison has a heart for seeing the message of the Bible presented in a clear way,and is dedicated to sharing Jesus with the lost and helping believers see their responsibilities in evangelism, discipleship, and Bible study. For more information and free downloads, see www.goodseed.com

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abortion, abortions, babies, Ethics, Evangelism, pro life, right to life, safe sex, Sex, Social Issues

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