Questions or Answers

“… be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you…” ~ 1 Peter 3:15

Dr. Walter Wilson was a tentmaker, a medical doctor, and preacher. But his most lasting legacy is that of being one of the 20th Century’s greatest witnesses for Christ. He used to say that modern day “soul-winners” talked too much, that it is the sinner who is to do most of the talking.

Generally speaking, a witness answers questions; he doesn’t ask them. The Philippian jailer asked Paul, “What must I do to be saved? The rich, young ruler enquired of our Lord, “What good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” And Peter was asked by the Jews at Pentecost, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

Let’s get back to letting the Holy Spirit do His preliminary work in the hearts of men. If we do, I guarantee we will not have to go around asking them questions; they’ll be asking us. We should not be overly anxious to pick “green fruit.” Or, as the old-time evangelist, Billy Sunday, used to say, “Don’t pluck the chicken till the water’s boiling.”

by an Old Disciple

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