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Why/How do you share the gospel with your friends?
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Jennifer answered...
When a person gains something that they have been wanting for what seems a lifetime you want to tell everyone. When something amazing happens you want to spread your joy. The gospel is like that in my life. It is my joy. It is my happiness. I want everyone to know that I'm a Mormon. I want people to know that I am there for them to ask questions. In this day and age technology has made sharing the gospel more widespread. I share the gospel by posting links to news articles about members of my church. I also use social media to spread the gospel by sharing my testimony with my friends and family. Social media allows you to start a discussion you may not feel comfortable starting in a face to face conversation. I also spread the gospel with my interactions with people. I just try to be the very best me that I can be. I am honest with people. I don't steal from people. I am happy. I try to be an example and a light so people who see or meet me seek out my source of happiness. Show more Show less
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Kaitlyn answered...
I heard this analogy when I was a kid, and it has stuck with me my entire life: Pretend you have a nice, cold pitcher of fresh squeezed orange juice sitting on your table between you and your friend. You pour yourself a glass and take several refreshing gulps. You continue to consume the entire pitcher as your friend stares on, dumbfounded. "Why didn't you share any of that with me?" your friend asks. "Well," you answer "I didn't want to offend you by offering some of it, in case you didn't like orange juice." When I share the gospel, I do it with the sincerity of a true believer. The gospel has made my life absolutely wonderful. It has lifted me up, given me peace, purpose and hope. Why on earth wouldn't I share it with my friends? Am I pushy about it? No way. But I am not ashamed or shy. I love the gospel and I want to share it! I pray regularly to my Heavenly Father to help me find a time when I may share the gospel to one who may have an open heart. I won't chase you down, but if I feel inspired, I will share my beliefs. I try to keep people's own beliefs and feelings in mind when I share the gospel. I like to find common ground, a kernel of truth we both believe in and build on that. I do all of my missionary work with the other person in mind and with a prayer in my heart. Show more Show less
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Sarah answered...
I share the gospel with my friends because there are worthy things that they deserve to be exposed to. I'm not at all confrontational or even particularly assertive with my beliefs. The most important things, for me, are for people to know that I'm a Mormon, to know that I take the gospel seriously, and to feel like they're in a position to get honest answers if they ask me a question about the Church. So, I share Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Mormon Messages videos on Facebook. I "check in" on Foursquare and Facebook Places every time I go to a church event or service. I retweet quotations from church leaders. I let people know that I'm taking a vacation to go to Utah, rather than just vaguely disappearing. If someone says something about a church issue, I speak up. It's not hard, it's not pushy, and I know for sure that if someone wants to know more, they know they can ask me. Show more Show less
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Alyssa answered...
I share the gospel with my friends because I know it will bring them joy. To illustrate this, I'll share a recent experience. My neighbor offered to deep fry some turkey for us. She has a special way of doing it-injecting it with Italian dressing. She told us how good it was and I believed her. However, I have never cared much for turkey, eating it rarely, maybe a little on Thanksgiving for tradition's sake. So, I passed it up. When she made hers, she brought us a plate full. I realized that she was right-it was absolutely delicious! It was tender, moist and packed with flavor. I would have never thought turkey could taste so good!! As I savored her generous gift, I realized how much it was like the gospel of Jesus Christ- unimaginably wonderful. I thought about how so many people may not be fond of religion or save it for certain holidays as no more than tradition. The Master of the universe has given us a recipe to make our lives amazing. This recipe is found in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the only way you can know just how amazing it is, is to try it yourself! I share the gospel of Jesus Christ because I know it is true. Because it brings joy, peace and understanding. Because this is a gift that is meant for all people and I know that the best way to show my Father in Heaven my gratitude for it is to share it others. Show more Show less
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Sarah answered...
One of the easiest ways to share the gospel with your friends is by being an example to them. The little things are really what counts. Make sure that they KNOW your standards and that you live by them day by day. Even if you don't think so, you are making a difference in their life. Show that you love them and let them know that they are children of God. Show more Show less
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Jennifer Steen Wendorf answered...
I share the gospel just by default. I am who I am. I'm not ashamed about being a mormon. I feel so privileged to be in this church. It's given me such joy in my life. So, I'm simply honest about what's going on in my life religiously. I talk about doing church stuff, and sometimes people ask me about it. I try to live as an example. Also, I really admire and compliment the good things that I see my friends doing. I feel like nearly every person I've ever met taught me something valuable. I feel like I can share a little about my faith because it will help them understand me better, and because they have already taught me so much. It important when we share the gospel, that we acknowledge that we don't have all of the answers. We are just human beings. But Heavenly Father does have their answers. They will find their answers through the scriptures, and coming closer to Him. Also, the Church brings such a joy to people's lives, and that's why we talk about it. Not because we are just trying to be right, or get some brownie points in Heaven or something. We just love the people around us. When we truly love them, then we will be honest about what matters to us. I've discovered that most people can tell if your are sincere. So be sincere, be a good friend, and be honest. Then sometimes a person will just start asking you questions, and you have to be in a spiritual place to give them the answers they need...or show them how they can get their answers. Show more Show less
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Wade McAllister answered...
As a full time missionary we are called to declare the word of God to everyone! It can be scary and intimidating but it is what god wants us to do and it is why we serve missions. You can be very bold and reserved while sharing the gospel. There is no one-right-way to do it. Some share the gospel by living righteous lives and being examples to others. Some actively participate in bearing their testimony vocally and frequently with others. Show more Show less
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Felicia. answered...
The gospel has brought me so much joy that I love to share it with others. I want everyone to experience the truthfullness of this restored gospel, so I'm serving a mission as a representative of Jesus Christ. I'm in Georgia and have fallen in love with the people and town. Serving a mission and sharing this message with others has given me a new realization of how important this work is, for Jesus Christ wants us all to return to Him. And through his Atonement that is possilbe! I know that Jesus Christ died for me so that I can repent daily and receive a remission for my sins. How wonderful this gospel really is! Show more Show less
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Mitch answered...
I wish that all my friends would take the opportunity to learn what I believe to be true. I know that the gospel gives my life purpose and real happiness. I have hope and courage in all that I do and face. I want the same happiness and hope for all my friends and family. Show more Show less
