When Loved Ones Aren't Saved

Most of us have unsaved loved ones, and it can pierce our hearts to know they might not spend eternity with us in Heaven. 

How do we deal with this terrible prospect?

1. We don’t try to “think around it.”
We accept what Scripture says and don’t succumb to false doctrines about universal salvation (2 Timothy 4:3-4).

2. We pray for our loved ones regularly.
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Colossians 4:2

3. We ask God for opportunities to share the gospel with them.
"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Colossians 4:6

4. We trust God's love.
He will give our loved ones every chance possible to follow Him into eternity (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

5. We draw closer to God.
He will give us wisdom, comfort, and peace no matter what happens (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

6. We put Jesus first.
We don't let our disappointments affect our love for God (Matthew 10:37).

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