The Mind of a Soul-Winner, by Glendy Hamilton
February 22, 2010Click here to read previous articles by Glendy Hamilton
"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds: casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ: And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled." (II Corinthians 10:4-6)
The main reason why people who are saved and who are not seeing
themselves used regularly by the Lord to win the lost stems from a
problem in the mind. The battlefield is the mind. And whatsoever
thoughts control us will determine our action toward the things of God!
The devil is a liar and very subtle at getting the believer to accept
his lies over God's truths.
I. Evaluate Present Attitude toward Soul-Winning
What
are you telling yourself concerning why you don't or do very little
about getting the gospel out? How did you come to those thoughts? Talk
over your present mindset with someone that you know is an effective
soul-winner.
II. Acquire Wholesome Attitudes Toward Soul-Winning
Whatever
we allow to consume our thoughts―good or bad―will determine our
actions. Therefore, in order to become a soul-winner we must acquire
soul-winning thoughts.
A. Pray all the time about becoming a soul-winner. That puts confidence in God, and that prayer will be answered.
B. Read Bible chapters where Jesus (the greatest soul-winner) won people to Himself.
C. Memorize soul-winning verses.
D. Talk about soul-winning when you are at church instead of gossiping about people.
E. Practice on people who are already saved.
Remember,
soul-winning is the will of God, therefore, the devil will try to
defeat you in this area. Be driven by love for God and for people
instead of duty. Also remember someone came to you and someone is
waiting for you to come to them. Don't forget, there is a soul-winning
crown given at the Bema Seat.
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