Am I in the wrong?

[TheBibleSender]

Recently my mom was fired from her jOB due to another employee. I invited this person to church a month before it happened. I also gave her a copy of Fireproof to watch with her husband. She came to work on Thursday saying the movie really touched her. She wanted to come to church. The follwing day I invited her and her family to my house for for lunch after church so she would feel welcome at the church. This morning I was confronted by another employee who is a friend of my moms who couldn't believe I would do such a thing. My mother also hung up on me. Am I in the wrong? Should I not be civil to this person and invite her to church where she and her family will hear the gospel? Please pray for all involved The employee my mom and the "offender" and her family. She expressed that she wanted to ask the Pastor Sunday about salvation but her husband told her we all get saved a different way.

[Psalms18_28]

I don't see what's wrong with it.

[trc123]

Is your mother save?

[TheBibleSender]

My mother has made a profession in the past but does not live the life.

[OLD fashioned preacher]

Ask your mom to please show you from the Bible what you ought to do in this situation (she may get upset, but she'll know that she is basing it on emotion and not Scripture)

[JerryNumbers]

It seems your mother has been hurt very badly, be patient with her.

At this time I might not discuses this subject with her.

From what you said, I don't see that you did any wrong, but right now your mother isn't seeing things real clear.

I understand this has put you in tough situation.

[HappyChristian]

Wow - it's too bad this had to happen, and especially so close to Christmas! You are not in the wrong here.

I agree that this isn't something that should be constantly discussed, but it is the elephant in the room, so to speak, so perhaps you should sit down with your mom, just you and she, and discuss it one time. Old fashioned had a good idea of asking your mom what the Bible says. My thinking, as a woman, is that maybe you could show her from the Bible why you are doing what you are doing, and ask her what she would have you do. Let her know how much you love her, and that you know this person did her wrong...and isn't it OBvious this person needs Christ.

Your mom is hurt right now, and understandably so. She most likely perceives that you are siding with this person and is hurt more by what she sees as betrayal by her son. You do need to speak to your mom, but in person, not on the phone. Don't apologize for trying to win this person to Christ, though. Point out that you began to reach out before this situation ever happened, too.

And pray. I'll be praying, too, as I'm sure others will.

(BTW - if this other friend of your moms approaches you again, perhaps thank them for their concern, let them know it's being dealt with, and as kindly as possible, let them know they need to mind their own business...they could be keeping things stirred up with your mom)

[lettheredeemedsayso]

Recently my mom was fired from her jOB due to another employee. I invited this person to church a month before it happened. I also gave her a copy of Fireproof to watch with her husband. She came to work on Thursday saying the movie really touched her. She wanted to come to church. The follwing day I invited her and her family to my house for for lunch after church so she would feel welcome at the church. This morning I was confronted by another employee who is a friend of my moms who couldn't believe I would do such a thing. My mother also hung up on me. Am I in the wrong? Should I not be civil to this person and invite her to church where she and her family will hear the gospel? Please pray for all involved The employee my mom and the "offender" and her family. She expressed that she wanted to ask the Pastor Sunday about salvation but her husband told her we all get saved a different way.

What matters is that you know in your heart that what you did was right in the sight of the Lord. Others may not understand your motivation but that is alright.

[His by Grace]

Your not in the wrong. You did as the LORD called you to do!! Will be praying for you His wisdom on speaking with your mom. He allowed this to happen for a reason so let Him reveal this to you! In my prayer's for only His will be done! His by Gace

[Kayla]

What matters is that you know in your heart that what you did was right in the sight of the Lord. Others may not understand your motivation but that is alright.

Good Post I agree, do what you think the Lord wants you to do the rest will fall into place in time.

[Psalms18_28]

Yes, Your mother is very hurt, so remind her that you didn't like what the employee did any more than she does. But make it clear to her that you are a christian and you will feel guilty if you withheld the gospel from anyone.

[trc123]

I'm not saying this applies to you specifically, but this is a general OBservation........Remember you can be right in what you say and what you do and still be wrong in how you say it and do it.

[HappyChristian]

I'm not saying this applies to you specifically, but this is a general OBservation........Remember you can be right in what you say and what you do and still be wrong in how you say it and do it.

Just what I was thinking. "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."

[PreacherBen]

My mother has made a profession in the past but does not live the life.

"...a man's enemies [are] the men of his own house." Micah 7:6d

Sometimes, while doing the Lord's work, you are going to have the unfortunate case of being at odds with your own family. I've been in that position and it is no fun, but the Lord will bless being true to principle. He is faithful.

Ben