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A Golden Opportunity How do you feel when missionaries knock at your door? Do you try to escape as quickly as possible or do you view this a a golden opportunity to plant some gospel seeds?
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It's a Golden
Opportunity
Because of the
Situation They Are In
Most Mormon missionaries are young men in their late teens or early twenties who are serving a full-time, two year mission. In increasing numbers, young women in their early twenties are also serving on such missions.
These young people are not extensively trained in the teachings of Mormonism! They receive only two weeks of formal training. They become acquainted only with the set presentation they will be using in the mission field. Consequently, once they deviate from it, many experience difficulty explaining their beliefs. This lack of knowledge about their own religion makes numerous Mormon missionaries uneasy.
But not only are many uneasy, many are also lonely. While serving on their mission they are not allowed to go home or have much contact with home. They are effectively isolated from family and friends. Add a rigorous work schedule and a spartan diet to the mix, and often it's not a confident person at your door, but a hurting one. They need to hear about God's love for them in Jesus Christ..............
It's a Golden
Opportunity
Because of the
Message God Has Given Us
God has given us the wonderful message that Jesus was our substitute. God reassures us that he considers us perfect in his sight because Jesus was perfect for us. "For by one sacrifice He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified" (Hebrews 10:14 - quoted from the King James Version of the Bible, the official version of the Mormon church). This is the message - the only message - that can replace a Mormon's worry and stress with peace and joy.
In addition, God instilled this message with his divine power. The Holy Spirit works through it making it "the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16). We possess a message that is "sharper than any double-edged sword" (Hebrews 4:12). Because of this powerful word we can witness with great confidence - even to Mormon missionaries..........
This booklet selection summarizes information contained in the book, Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons, by Mark J. Cares Northwestern Publishing House, Milwaukee, WI, 1993.
Also available are three tracts specifically designed for speaking the truth in love to Mormons, "Perfection Now," "The Miracle of Forgiveness," and "A Testimony of Jesus Christ." These tracts can also be purchased from our Online Store and are published by WELS Mass Media Ministry, 2929 N. Mayfair Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53222, phone (414)256-3888