Gotta be a witness

I got lambasted by someone the other day for sharing the gospel of Christ. This does not happen often, but on occasion someone will invariably become irate about it. I am always perplexed by this attitude as I would not share the gospel unless I was genuinely concerned about the individual and determined to help in any way I can.

As a Christian I do not have a holier than thou’ attitude. I know I am a sinner like everyone else and in many cases even more so. The only difference is that my sins have been forgiven. I have a genuine concern for those around me and I think all Christians should share that concern and burden for others. Jesus instructed us not to keep the gospel for ourselves but to share it with the world.

I hope that everyone reading this has shared the gospel with others. If not you are missing out on a major part of your Christian life. Yes there may be the occasional person who resents it, but the overwhelming majority of the people with whom I have shared the gospel want to learn more about Jesus. We can only share and the rest is between them and God. If they reject it, don’t blame yourself; sometimes the people we want to help the most reject our help the most. We are given free spirits and a free will and it is up to each individual to make that decision. Our role is to simply share the good news about Jesus Christ at every opportunity. Personally my life has dramatically changed for the better since I came to know God and I am in a good position to relate the ‘before and after’ to anyone who cares to listen. If they do not want to here it, then I will not force it on them.

I would hate to think that one of my friends, family, or really anyone would spend eternity in Hell and could have avoided it if I would have only had the courage and compassion to share the love of Jesus with them if only for a moment. Who do you know that needs to hear about Jesus? Share the gospel with them today!

Matt. 10:32
Whosoever therefore shall
confess Me before men, him will I
confess also before My Father which is
in heaven.