Timothy Harris

Yeah, I think I think that's it. I mean, part part of the measuring stick is relational and part of it is. Knowledge of the word and who Jesus is. So let's just say relational first. We've talked about this chapter after chapter because the title of the book is Loving Your Muslim Neighbor. So we say in the book over and over, the whole thing is about relationship.

Yeah, I think I think that's it. I mean, part part of the measuring stick is relational and part of it is. Knowledge of the word and who Jesus is. So let's just say relational first. We've talked about this chapter after chapter because the title of the book is Loving Your Muslim Neighbor. So we say in the book over and over, the whole thing is about relationship.

And so I think that, for example, you spend time with a Muslim person. You hang out. You find out about their family. You find out what matters to them. You find out about their history. You find out about what Islam means to them. You know, when you've heard answers to those questions, in my opinion, and you're growing closer to that Muslim person, then in my opinion, That is success.

And so I think that, for example, you spend time with a Muslim person. You hang out. You find out about their family. You find out what matters to them. You find out about their history. You find out about what Islam means to them. You know, when you've heard answers to those questions, in my opinion, and you're growing closer to that Muslim person, then in my opinion, That is success.

It's part of the definition of success regarding evangelism. It's a path. It's a road. It has markers on it as you go. And sometimes the road takes some really wild turns. And then maybe you're in a conversation with a Muslim and you say, you know, that reminds me. We have a story about forgiveness today.

It's part of the definition of success regarding evangelism. It's a path. It's a road. It has markers on it as you go. And sometimes the road takes some really wild turns. And then maybe you're in a conversation with a Muslim and you say, you know, that reminds me. We have a story about forgiveness today.

Because I just had a Muslim guy say to me the other day, you know, he said, I'm so angry at another Muslim guy. He said, because Tim, he said, one time we were together and he didn't show respect for you. And he said, I'm just angry at him. And he said, also, he's not helping our fellow refugees. He's greedy, and he doesn't give money to help the newer refugees, and so he won't talk to the guy.

Because I just had a Muslim guy say to me the other day, you know, he said, I'm so angry at another Muslim guy. He said, because Tim, he said, one time we were together and he didn't show respect for you. And he said, I'm just angry at him. And he said, also, he's not helping our fellow refugees. He's greedy, and he doesn't give money to help the newer refugees, and so he won't talk to the guy.

Wow. Yeah, and it brings up the story, right, of, I mean, you know, just the beautiful parable that Jesus told of the man who owed this king, let's say, a million dollars, and the king has mercy on him and forgives him. Then that man goes out and finds... a man who owes him $1,000. And he won't forgive that man.

Wow. Yeah, and it brings up the story, right, of, I mean, you know, just the beautiful parable that Jesus told of the man who owed this king, let's say, a million dollars, and the king has mercy on him and forgives him. Then that man goes out and finds... a man who owes him $1,000. And he won't forgive that man.

And so it's so clear that the Bible says that we are to forgive one another just as our Heavenly Father has forgiven us in Christ. And so if you tell that parable to a Muslim man who's angry at someone else or a woman who's angry at someone else, then they can see that, well, do you want God to forgive you? Has God not forgiven you of so much?

And so it's so clear that the Bible says that we are to forgive one another just as our Heavenly Father has forgiven us in Christ. And so if you tell that parable to a Muslim man who's angry at someone else or a woman who's angry at someone else, then they can see that, well, do you want God to forgive you? Has God not forgiven you of so much?

Then Jesus said, you need to forgive your fellow man or woman. And so that is one step closer for them. Anything you're able to do to show them who Jesus is. and get them into his teachings and do oral stories, you know, that can touch them right where they are. All of those things are success because all of those things are bringing them one step closer to Jesus.

Then Jesus said, you need to forgive your fellow man or woman. And so that is one step closer for them. Anything you're able to do to show them who Jesus is. and get them into his teachings and do oral stories, you know, that can touch them right where they are. All of those things are success because all of those things are bringing them one step closer to Jesus.

Amen. Before we wrap up, I want to talk about boldness and overcoming hurdles, just briefly. Do you think that boldness is a personality trait, or is it something that we can receive from the Lord and grow in it?

Amen. Before we wrap up, I want to talk about boldness and overcoming hurdles, just briefly. Do you think that boldness is a personality trait, or is it something that we can receive from the Lord and grow in it?

I think it's both. I think that some people definitely have kind of a natural boldness. They they're more courageous than the average person. It's built into their DNA. I'm not that person. I'm sad to say I have a natural fear of conflict. But I do think some people have a natural boldness that helps them, unless they only rely on that and not on the Lord.

I think it's both. I think that some people definitely have kind of a natural boldness. They they're more courageous than the average person. It's built into their DNA. I'm not that person. I'm sad to say I have a natural fear of conflict. But I do think some people have a natural boldness that helps them, unless they only rely on that and not on the Lord.

But a lot of the rest of us, I mean, I think your average listener to your podcast probably feels some anxiety when they think about sharing Jesus with a lost person. It just creates, well, what will they think? Well, what will their response be? Or, I don't know enough. And I think two things. We need boldness. And we need, I put this on page 241, Brandon.

But a lot of the rest of us, I mean, I think your average listener to your podcast probably feels some anxiety when they think about sharing Jesus with a lost person. It just creates, well, what will they think? Well, what will their response be? Or, I don't know enough. And I think two things. We need boldness. And we need, I put this on page 241, Brandon.