I remember asking that question when I was a kid. Do I have to clean my room? Do I have to take my medicine? Do I have to do my homework?
Sounds a bit childish doesn’t it?
Yet it seems many questions are wrestling with a similar type of question.
According to a recent Barna Research poll, “…a growing number of Christians don’t see sharing the good news as a personal responsibility.”
According to the study, only 64% of professed Christians saw any need in sharing their faith with others. Is this really what followers of Christ believe?
And that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
Luke 24:47 ESV
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
Matthew 28:19-20 ESV
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:5-6 ESV
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…
1 Peter 3:15 ESV
It would seem those polled would do better reading their Bibles than answering poll questions.
Question:
How often do you share your faith with others?
Living in the Word 