2. We are out to convert them.
This one is a long-standing lie. Many people believe that if a Christian is talking to them, being kind to them, offering to hang out with them, they must be trying to convert them.
Christians always have ulterior motives and are constantly on the lookout for ways to “win you to Jesus.”
The truth is, at least for me, I’m ashamed to admit that when I should be looking for spiritual conversations to open up, I’m usually being too self-focused to notice.
I often miss the opportunities God places in front of me to share about how awesome He is, because, well, I’m too busy talking about how awesome I am (or chocolate is, or my husband and kids are).
“Conversion” is a word not frequently used in Christianity, at least not as much as the call to genuinely show love to others.
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