Sharing the Gospel

I found this list on how to share the Gospel with others. Sometimes we don't know if we should say something or not. Sometimes we do need to be blunt right from the start, "are your sins forgiven in the blood of Jesus?" but other times (such as with coworkers, neighbors), being the Christian that Christ wants us to be and being a "light to the world" is more the route to take. But to always be "ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:" 1 Peter 3:15

1. Treat everyone you meet as if they are Christian brothers and sisters who are dear to you. In short, Love them as they have never been loved.
2. Be continually joyful. Everyone is attracted to joy and no one will fault you for it. They will want what you have.
3. Be successful. Be the best at what ever you do. Everyone admires success and sincere effort. They will respect you for it.
4. Be helpful. Give something into the lives of everyone you meet. Make them feel better about themselves in a clean and pure way.
5. Be generous. When others see you giving, they will recognize God in it.
6. Be gracious and cheerful in your righteousness. Don’t be prudish and standoffish in your convictions. When you decline to participate in sin, don’t do so in a way that says “I am better that you, and you are a dog.”
7. Be open. People are scared of the unknown. Let people get to know you and see that you don’t bite and you don’t have any secrets.
8. Don’t do religious things to be seen of men. Let your righteousness be purity of heart and intention.
9. Speak of God and Jesus occasionally when it is spontaneously true. For instance, you might say, “Isn’t it a beautiful day God has made?” or “God has blessed me with good health.” On occasion you might say something like, “If it were not for Jesus Christ, I would be on my way to hell.”
10. Follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in knowing who is ready to receive the message. In time someone will open up to you and ask a question like, “Why are you always happy?” or “Why don’t you XXXX?” Answer then honestly, telling them of your commitment to Christ and of your conversion. When the moment seems right tell them the gospel story in detail. Win just one person and it is all worth it.

From nogreaterjoy.org