Where in the Bible does it say Christians are supposed to convert people?

Originally Posted by goodgracesbadinfluence

So... what if you consider yourself a Christian, you do everything "right" (go to church, be a good person etc.) but you don't think it's your right to try to tell anyone what to believe? What then? Is that a sin?

From what I gather the most important question in life from the perspective of Christianity is the following: "What have I done for my fellow man?" It emphasizes the connection between people - a healthy, compassionate, fulfilling connection ofc. :P Your role as a Christian is not to tell people what to believe, just to inform them. After all, Gospel means "good news", you're the bringer of the good news and you only have to tell the story and the teaching, nothing more. No need to be pushy or anything. I find it self-evident that a normal conversation about any topic is possible. And I'm pretty sure everyone can convey the message of Christianity without being invasive on the other person's mind or self-image. If someone doesn't want to hear you out, then you need not insist and simply change the topic. And ofc, it's not a sin.

And if they won't convert:

Deuteronomy 13:13-15

Deuteronomy 17:3-5

2 Chronicles 15:13

Originally Posted by HorribleAesthete

And if they won't convert:

Deuteronomy 13:13-15

Deuteronomy 17:3-5

2 Chronicles 15:13

Old Testament law is very different than New Testament teaching and doctrine. Paul addresses this in much detail since it was a very large issue during his time. Even Jesus addresses it to a degree in some places.

Originally Posted by goodgracesbadinfluence

So... what if you consider yourself a Christian, you do everything "right" (go to church, be a good person etc.) but you don't think it's your right to try to tell anyone what to believe? What then? Is that a sin?

is it a sin to not think its your right to tell anyone what to believe?
does the pope think its their 'right' to 'tell' anyone what to believe?
does a church leader think its their 'right' to 'tell' anyone what to believe
to the best of my knowledge, i dont think that the bible mentioned peoples' 'rights' (in so many words) much?
well we all have the right to free speech - that is 'god-given' (if you believe in a god) - by virtue of you having a mouth, and its also a legal right in most countries
in most western countries you do absolutely have the right to tell me what to believe
and i can tell you what to believe, and i can think i have the right to do that
but, you also have the right to tell me to go 'f**k' myself, or just to quietly ignore me if you think that is more appropriate, and i have the right to laugh at you telling me what to believe or simply to take no notice
what you and i dont have, is the right to force someone what to believe
in the same way, i know that i have the legal right to tell you not to believe in god, or the flying spaghetti monster, or the faeries at the bottom of the garden, and you have the legal right to laugh in my face, and i dont have the legal right to force you to believe in any of the above

so its clear you do have the legal right? i think you are asking then, if you dont actually wish to exert that right, is that a sin? or perhaps if you dont consider it your 'moral and religious duty' to go around actively attempting to convert people, is that a 'sin'?

Originally Posted by teddy564339

Old Testament law is very different than New Testament teaching and doctrine. Paul addresses this in much detail since it was a very large issue during his time. Even Jesus addresses it to a degree in some places.

Thanks for spoiling the ending. I guess I should have read the whole thing before stoning my neighbors. Ah well, live and learn.