“Ten Commandments for Effectively Sharing Your Faith” 

 “Ten Commandments for Effectively Sharing Your Faith” 

Proverbs 11:30 

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.” (KJV) 

Listed below are various practices believers should adhere to when talking to others about Christ. 

1.  Thou Shalt Be – Being sensitive to your surroundings and the voice of God. 

Ephesians 5:15-16 

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16) making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (NIV) 

2. Thou Shalt Be – Exhibiting genuine joy when talking. 

Proverbs 17:22 

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.” (NLT) 

3. Thou Shalt Be – Staying persistent in spite of rejection. 

Galatians 6:9 

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” (NLT) 

4. Thou Shalt Be – Expecting positive results. 

Philippians 1:6 

“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (NIV) 

5. Thou Shalt Be – Possessing thorough knowledge about Jesus. 

Acts 8:35 

“Philip began to speak, and starting with this same Scripture, he told the man the Good News about Jesus.” (NCV) 

6. Thou Shalt Be – Maintaining good hygiene. 

Ruth 3:3 

“Now do as I tell you—take a bath and put on perfume and dress in your nicest clothes. Then go to the threshing floor, but don’t let Boaz see you until he has finished eating and drinking” (NLT) 

7. Thou Shalt Be – Keeping your emotions under control. 

Proverbs 15:1 

“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” (NLT) 

8. Thou Shalt Be – Displaying good maners and kindness. 

Titus 3:2 

“To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” (ESV) 

9. Thou Shalt Be – Listening to others without interruption. 

Philippians 2:3-4 

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4) not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (NIV) 

10. Thou Shalt Be – Sharing candidly nice things with others. 

Proverbs 16:24 

“Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” (NLT)