The concept of "attract" in the Bible is often associated with the drawing power of God, His Word, and His people. While the term "attract" itself may not be explicitly used in many translations, the underlying principles are evident throughout Scripture. Attraction in a biblical sense often involves drawing individuals towards God, righteousness, and truth.

Divine Attraction

God's nature is inherently attractive to those who seek truth and righteousness. In the Old Testament, the beauty and majesty of God are depicted as drawing people to worship and reverence. Psalm 27:4 expresses this desire: "One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple."

The New Testament further emphasizes the drawing power of Jesus Christ. In John 12:32 , Jesus states, "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." This verse highlights the crucifixion as a pivotal event that attracts humanity to Christ, offering salvation and eternal life.

The Word of God

The Scriptures themselves possess an attractive quality, as they reveal the truth and wisdom of God. Psalm 19:10 describes God's commandments as "more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb." The Word of God draws believers to a deeper understanding and relationship with Him.

The Church and Believers

The early church demonstrated an attractive community life that drew others to the faith. Acts 2:47 notes that the early Christians were "praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." The love, unity, and fellowship among believers served as a powerful witness to the surrounding world.

Believers are called to live lives that attract others to Christ. In Matthew 5:16 , Jesus instructs, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." The conduct and character of Christians should reflect the light of Christ, drawing others to the truth of the Gospel.

Spiritual Gifts and Evangelism

The Holy Spirit equips believers with spiritual gifts that can attract others to the faith. These gifts, when exercised in love and humility, serve to edify the church and reach the lost. 1 Corinthians 12:7 states, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." The effective use of spiritual gifts can draw individuals to the message of salvation.

Evangelism is another means by which believers attract others to Christ. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 commands, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." The proclamation of the Gospel is a divine mandate to attract and disciple individuals from all nations.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of attraction is multifaceted, encompassing the divine nature of God, the transformative power of His Word, the witness of the church, and the active role of believers in evangelism. Through these means, God continues to draw individuals to Himself, offering redemption and eternal life through Jesus Christ.1. (v. t.) To draw to, or cause to tend to; esp. to cause to approach, adhere, or combine; or to cause to resist division, separation, or decomposition.

2. (v. t.) To draw by influence of a moral or emotional kind; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure; as, to attract admirers.

3. (n.) Attraction.

He came Then to Attract Man's Sense-Bound Attention to Himself as ...
... On the Incarnation of the Word. Section 16. He came then to attract man's
sense-bound attention to Himself as man, and so to lead him on to know Him as God. ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 16 he came then.htm

Toilet.
... Avoid in your toilet all that savors of frivolity, which betray a desire to attract
attention; but above all; avoid every thing that might in the least wound ...
/.../sainte-foi/serious hours of a young lady/chapter xv toilet.htm

Forgiveness
... All the stars in the heavens shine very brightly, but only a few attract the eye
of the mariner, and direct his course; the reason is this, that those few ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/forgiveness.htm

The Three Fates
... himself. That is true all through life. Be true, and you attract truth.
Be evil, and you attract evil. Your fate is what you are. ...
/.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/the three fates.htm

Search the Scriptures
... not every wise man see it?"that whosoever may now arise who hath some powers of
oratory and some graces of eloquence, will be likely to attract the multitude ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/search the scriptures.htm

The Rash Builder
... Him. So here great multitudes are following Him, and how does He welcome
them? Does He lay Himself out to attract them? Luke tells ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the rash builder.htm

Sin not a Mere Negation.
... Or like a piece of iron magnetized by the electric current, which gives it power
to attract; but the current withdrawn it ceases to be a magnet. ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xii sin not a mere.htm

Love in the Triune Being of God.
... earth adopts this higher character only when it becomes self-consecrating,
self-denying, self-sacrificing; when the object of love does not attract, but only ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xviii love in the triune.htm

Knox Little -- Thirst Satisfied
... for a moment, political achievement; picture to yourselves the power not only of
a mind, but of a personality, of a character which can attract vast millions ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/knox little thirst satisfied.htm

Letter i. Behavior and Manners.
... The young girl who acts in such a manner as to attract attention in public; who
speaks loudly, and jokes and laughs and tells stories in order to be heard by ...
/.../letter i behavior and manners.htm

Attract (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To draw by influence of a moral or emotional kind; to engage or fix, as
the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure; as, to attract admirers. ...
/a/attract.htm - 7k

Charm (5 Occurrences)
... incantation. 3. (n.) That which exerts an irresistible power to please and
attract; that which fascinates; any alluring quality. 4 ...
/c/charm.htm - 14k

Hiss (13 Occurrences)
... of the Lord gathering the house of Judah as it were with a hiss: "I will hiss for
them." This expression may be "derived from the noise made to attract bees in ...
/h/hiss.htm - 14k

Quietly (30 Occurrences)
... 4. (adv.) Noiselessly; silently; without remark or violent movement; in a manner
to attract little or no observation; as, he quietly left the room. ...
/q/quietly.htm - 16k

Quiet (167 Occurrences)
... contented. 5. (a.) Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative;
as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement. 6 ...
/q/quiet.htm - 37k

Lily (9 Occurrences)
... is abundant in the district of Galilee; and its fine scarlet flowers render it a
very conspicous and showy object, which would naturally attract the attention ...
/l/lily.htm - 15k

Loud (222 Occurrences)
... 4. (superl.) Ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a loud style
of dress; loud colors. 5. (adv.) With loudness; loudly. ...
/l/loud.htm - 37k

Lure (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything
that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract. ...
/l/lure.htm - 7k

Gaze (46 Occurrences)
... Matthew 6:1 "But beware of doing your good actions in the sight of men, in order
to attract their gaze; if you do, there is no reward for you with your Father ...
/g/gaze.htm - 19k

Invite (20 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope;
to attract. 3. (vt) To give occasion for; as, to invite criticism. ...
/i/invite.htm - 12k

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