We are in a country dominated by Roman Catholics. This truth is related to the lessons that I’ve learned this week and is a pressing concern for us Christians. This week I have learned that the blind faith of the Roman Catholics was deeply rooted in the past when its founders and leaders did their best to keep their interest. That’s why it is no wonder that the adherents of the RCC today are hard to convert and hard to uproot from what they believe in. I’ve learned also that in order to minister to them, we must be careful in studying their history, reaching them in love in order not to alienate them.
As I think of it, yes, it’s true that we are dominated by Roman Catholics. In fact, almost all of us are sprouts from that faith. I can’t remember not ever being associated with its follower. All my life there has always been Roman Catholics. Now, I wonder if I was a successful witness to them for Christ when I was born again. Then, I know that I lacked the creativity and consistency in reaching them. I should work harder. It was so bad that when I became a Christian, I could remember having debates attacking the fallacies of their religion rather than extending the love of Jesus to them. Until now I’m still associated with Roman Catholics. In fact, some of y siblings are Roman Catholics.
So what now? Knowing all these in my Church History class, it compels me to be a better witness. From now on forward, I will be more friendly to the Roman Catholics I know. I will also share the victories I have in Jesus in order to encourage them to be curious about my faith. I will also correspond to them more regularly. Instead of showing my inward descrimination of what they believe, I will show respect to their faith. This will take a lot of effort but I know that I must be done. So help me God!
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