› BUILD BRIDGES › SHARE TRUTH › CHALLENGE FALSEHOOD is the way our ministry approaches every relationship, especially with Muslims.
PALM conference videos fit into one or more of these three of categories. This video falls into the “Share Truth.” The Saltshaker shares Bible truth through everyday situations. It fits with the Deuteronomy 6 instruction to teach the Bible as a natural part life.
SHORT and SITUATIONAL are the keys.
Usually in relationships you will not have large chunks of time to tell a full Bible story or recite a passage. Those who are trained this way have found trouble adapting it to real-life situations. But if you know the scriptures and keep an attitude of awareness and flexibility you will be able to pass on nuggets of truth. The idea is to be like a saltshaker, sprinkling a little salt onto food to make it more appetizing. It’s OK to share only part of a story or verse where it fits.
Your goal in doing this is to use something real as a bridge for truth: an activity, a place, or an event may remind you of something that Jesus said, a parable, proverb, or keen insight from the Bible. Then say it briefly – only one or two sentences in most situations. You don’t want it to get preachy or boring. Remember, salt is tasty in small quantities, but too much is disgusting.
You can use this tactic with everyone in your life. With your children or students, you might have a little more time. With Muslims and atheists, you will need to keep it short.
And remember Proverbs 16:21, “Pleasant words promote instruction.”
