Although skeptics demand evidence, it is extremely rare that
they are amenable to the evidence. In fact, I’ve observed that they have set up
many barriers against the evidence.
Therefore, you might try another tact. People are more
amenable to experiences and feelings. So let’s offer them another alternative –
the very offer that Scripture makes – to investigate the claims of the Gospel.
Let’s invite them to try it on for size:
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Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed
is the man who takes refuge in him! (Psalm 34:8)
If we make a move towards God, He makes a move towards us.
How would we do this? By trying God out by doing His will, His teachings! This
is the way Jesus put it:
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“If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will
know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own
authority.” (John 7:17)
It’s like trying on a pair of shoes and walking in them for
a while. This is the best way to know if they will fit. While you cannot leave with
the store’s shoes on, you can do this with Jesus’ shoes. You can even run in
them, and He will let you know if they fit, that is, if you really want to
know.
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