Saturday, January 10, 2015

When to walk away from a regular Bible study

This is really for those of you who have spent many hours teaching Bible Studies and the student never really connects, or you are beginning to feel like they are taking advantage of you. Part of being a soulwinner is having a burden to help people. Unfortunately, there are some that may keep you around, not for the Word that you bring, but for the other things you may be providing to them. This is a short article explaining why it is okay to walk away from those people without guilt. 


Okay so everybody knows that I love teaching Bible studies. Some of us would go forever if we could and not look back. 

Can two walk together, except they be agreed? (Amos 3:3 KJV)

If you have spent time with someone, taught them the Word, the necessity of salvation, and everything they need to know, let them make the decision. We cannot keep chasing after people if they refuse to decide which direction they will go. If they are not willing to be a new bottle for new wine, we cannot force them for the Word says that you cannot put new wine into an old bottle, else it will break and the wine runneth out. Once we have given of ourselves, our time, money, and energy, we must be able to recognize when it is time to dedicate our time to those that are hungry. 


And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. (Matthew 10:14 KJV)


     We love giving sacrificially, but when it becomes obvious that we are being taken advantage of, we must be able to walk away and spend our hard earned money on those that really need it and appreciate it and you. When you become a means to an end, you have ceased to become an effective witness.

     Even Jesus was rejected in Nazareth after He taught. He didn't try to stay and convince people, He left and went to Capernaum where "they were astonished" by His doctrine. There are too many hungry people out there for us to spend time "kicking against the pricks". The point is, if you have done everything you know to do, and can honestly say that you gave it your all, there is no guilt or shame in walking away.

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