The "prayer of sinner" and the message of Jesus

We can not do the work of the Holy Spirit, nor should we counter it. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, and we can not convince the world of holiness. Sinners are sinners, and as long as they refuse to accept the Lord, they are an insult to the holiness of God and anger is reserved for them. However, God's love and compassion are available at all times to save them.

The "prayer of sinner" is not a magic formula. It must be done at the right time, and in the right way, and especially after a clear, clear, and profound announcement of the plan of salvation (which evangelists generally know how to do well).

The apostles did not hurry so that people could do this kind of prayer. Jesus neither. He was direct ! He was not trying to give a message to rose water that people could easily swallow. He was not interested in being followed by the crowd. He was interested in saving and delivering, and that's why his message was so clear. Like a prophet, he preached repentance. He demanded a change of life and that people drink his blood and eat from his body. He asked those who wanted to follow him to give up everything for that. He asked them to give up their whole life. He did not welcome the rich young man saying : "Come to our church, you will be well received, you will be able to sit in our Council because with all this money you must certainly show a great wisdom and have a lot of experience ! In addition, you have a good heart and you are honest."

No, he told her to sell everything and give it to the poor. However, today we refuse to point out what people have to give up, and we make them believe that everything is fine and that they do not need to change. Let's be clear, it's not our job to convince men of sin, but we have to tell them the truth! And this truth is sharp. It separates sin from holiness.

Jeremy Sourdril