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The Real Reason We Don’t Evangelize

The Real Reason We Don’t Evangelize
by: David Murray

False Beliefs Fueling Our Apathy

How can we motivate greater evangelism? At the root of a lot of our evangelistic apathy and inactivity is the false idea that everyone will be saved. We might not say it out loud, and at times we may not even be conscious of it. But deep down, under many layers, many of us hold the false belief that everyone is going to heaven anyway. If we really believed everyone is going to hell unless they know Jesus, wouldn’t we forget the embarrassment, the fear of rejection, and any sense of our insufficiency? We would be prepared to suffer, and we’d pour ourselves out for the task.That’s what Paul teaches in 1 Timothy 4:9–10: “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe” (1 Tim. 4:9–10). Wait, did Paul just say that God is the Savior of all? Does God save everyone after all? Let’s dig a little deeper into the two truths taught in this text to find truth that will motivate greater evangelism.Read More – Go to SourceThis article is adapted from Timothy and Titus: Stories of Fear and Courage by David Murray.Need a prayer? Prayer RequestsPlease subscribe to our main Ministries daily scripture study – Koa Sinag MinistriesHave a Testimony of how God has changed or intervened in your life? Tell us your story! Give God Praise!Need some inspiration? Check out others Testimonies!Have you checked out our online store? We have a tonne of fascinating and colourful PDF books, toys, kids’ apparel, and much more, including complimentary PDFs for home schoolers!
David Murray (PhD, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) is the senior pastor of First Byron Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center, Michigan. He is also a counselor, a regular speaker at conferences, and the author of Reset and Exploring the Bible. David has taught Old Testament, counseling, and pastoral theology at various seminaries.
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