Interesting discussion in our small group today about how we should reach out to others .   Dan mentioned what Jesus did when dealing with non-believers.  I’ve been stuck on Matthew 12:34 where Jesus was speaking about the Pharisees who called him a demon and spoke against the Holy Spirit.

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.  

Is it ever appropriate for us to act in this manner?  Many people will suffer eternally for failing to accept Jesus.  What tools can we use in good conscience to save people’s eternal soul?  Aren’t these the same issues wrestled with during the Crusades?