“Too Broken To Fix”

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

     I need a basic gospel message and, perhaps, some proverbial wisdom for someone in particular.  This is a person who claims to believe in God but doesn't have faith that God can deliver her from Satan's captive hold on her.  She comes from an alcoholic family, is an alcoholic herself, and is depressed and very emotional when in a drunken state or stupor.  She claims she has read the Bible a lot and doesn't see how it is possible to help her change.  What's the best approach in her situation?

Sincerely,
Where To Start?

Dear Where To Start,

The next time this friend (while sober) brings up the fact that she can’t be saved, offer to show her something.  Then open your Bible and have her read 1 Tim 1:15-16:

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on Him to life everlasting.

Paul had killed christians, and yet, God forgave Paul and molded his willing heart into a better man.  Ask your friend if she believes these verses, and if she does, what is she going to do about it.  What happens next will tell you exactly where her heart is (Heb 4:12).

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