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Adventistische Schriften über: "Is it wise to speak about the wickedness and demonic mindset of many people in the last days, when such warnings have made a person frightened, shy, and avoidant of people since childhood? What do I teach about fear, love, people, and Christian courage?"
Answer
It is not wise to meet people with a condemning, harsh attitude or images of terror, because an accusatory mindset breeds fear, repels, and destroys influence. The truth should instead be conveyed in the full loveliness, meekness, and tenderness of Christ, for the persuasive power of love wins hearts where arguments or coercion fail. Regarding fear, love, and Christian courage, the Scriptures teach that perfect divine love drives out every servile fear and enables us to seek people with sincere compassion and, in firm trust of God's protection, boldly stand for the truth.
The Power of Meekness and Love Instead of an Accusatory Spirit
»When teaching the truth to others you run the risk of speaking too sharply, in a manner that does not suit your limited experience. ... You must avoid the tendency to rebuke and crush. Stay away from anything that tastes of an accusatory spirit. God does not like it when this spirit is found in any of His servants ... Gentleness, meekness, forbearance, patience ... these are the fruits that grow on the precious tree of love ... Love is power. ... Wherever the power of intellect, authority, or force is employed and love is not obviously present, the inclinations and will of those we wish to reach adopt a defensive, rejecting attitude ... Wisdom and strength were at His command, but the means He used to overcome evil were the wisdom and strength of love.«
Perfect Love Drives Out Fear
»Those who have never experienced the gentle, winning love of Christ cannot lead others to the source of life. His love in the heart is a compelling force that moves people to reveal Him in conversation, in a gentle, compassionate spirit, and in uplifting the lives of those with whom they are together. ... Supreme love for God and self‑less love for one another – this is the greatest gift our heavenly Father can give. This love is not a feeling but a divine principle, a constant power. ... John endeavored to bring believers to understand the lofty privileges that would come to them through living out the spirit of love. ... 'In this the love is made complete among us ... Fear is not in love, but perfect love drives out fear.«
Proclaim the Truth in Loveliness and Without Servile Fear
»Let the workers become known to the people and read to them the precious words of Christ. Raise up Jesus, the Crucified, among them ... This is the time to present the reasons for our faith with meekness and reverence; not with a servile fear, but with a careful reverence, so that we do not speak thoughtlessly. Present the truth in all its loveliness, in simplicity and sincerity ... The tenderness of Christ must fill the worker’s heart. If you have love for souls, you will reveal a gentle care for them. ... The fragrance of Christ’s love will be manifested in your work.«
Courage and Trust in God’s Protection Instead of Fear
»Our thoughts must be directed toward God, and we must not fear the fear of the godless – that is, fear what they fear and worship what they worship – but must be bold and brave for the truth. If our eyes were opened, we would see the shapes of evil angels around us, trying to devise new ways to torment and destroy us. And we would also see the angels of God who guard us from their power; for God’s watchful eye rests for good over Israel, and He will protect and save His people when they place their trust in Him.«
The Persuasive Love of Christ Melts the Heart
»Arguments will not convince the sinner of his responsibility before God. Scholarship and talent will not persuade the soul. But the presentation of God’s love has a persuasive power that surpasses that of arguments, debates, or eloquence. The love of Christ, as expressed in self‑denial, self‑sacrifice, and death, when He bowed deeply beneath the sins of humanity, touches compassion and melts the hardened heart. ... He died so that you might truly be free through faith in Him and stand firm in the glorious liberty of God’s children.«
Shepherd Service Out of Love Instead of Fear of Darkness and Conflict
»Some have a tendency to shrink back from opposition. They fear going to new places because of the darkness and conflicts they anticipate. That is cowardice. People must be met where they are. ... A faithful shepherd will not seek his own comfort but will work for the welfare of the sheep. In this great work he will forget himself; in seeking the lost sheep he will not notice that he himself is tired, cold, and hungry. He has only one goal in view: to save the lost and wandering sheep, no matter what it may cost him.«
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