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Overcoming Excuses for Evangelism | Luke 14:18-20 Perspective

Explore common excuses for not evangelizing and how biblical teachings refute these excuses, urging believers to share their faith boldly. Discover how figures like Noah, Stephen, and Jesus overcame fear and hesitation in spreading the Gospel.

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Overcoming Excuses for Evangelism | Luke 14:18-20 Perspective

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  1. You Never Mentioned Him to Me “When in the better land before the bar we stand, how deeply grieved our souls may be; If any lost one there should cry in deep despair, ‘You never mentioned Him to me.’”

  2. Luke 14:18–20 (NKJV) 18 But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.’ 19 And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.’ 20 Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’

  3. Luke 14:24 (NKJV) 24 For I say to you that none of those men who were invited shall taste my supper.’ ”

  4. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I just can’t do it.” 1 John 5:3 (NKJV) 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.

  5. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I don’t know how to do it.” 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

  6. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I don’t know how to do it.” Ephesians 4:11–12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,

  7. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I don’t know enough about the Bible.” Hebrews 5:12–14 (NKJV) 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

  8. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I don’t know enough about the Bible.” Hebrews 6:1–3 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do if God permits.

  9. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “People today don’t want to study the Bible.” 1 Timothy 1:12–13 (NKJV) 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

  10. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I don’t have enough time.” Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 1 Timothy 6:8 (NKJV) 8And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

  11. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I’m afraid…” …of failure? What about Noah? 2 Peter 2:5 (NKJV) 5 and did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly;

  12. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I’m afraid…” …of failure? What about Stephen (Ac. 7:51-60)?

  13. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I’m afraid…” …of failure? What about Jesus? John 5:18 (NKJV) 18 Therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, making Himself equal with God.

  14. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I’m afraid…” …of hurting someone else’s feelings?Jesus didn’t worry about it: Matthew 15:12 (NKJV) 12 Then His disciples came and said to Him, “Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?”

  15. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I’m afraid…” …of hurting someone else’s feelings?Jesus didn’t worry about it: Matthew 19:22 (NKJV) 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

  16. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I’m afraid…” …of hurting someone else’s feelings?The disciples didn’t worry about it: Acts 2:37 (NKJV) 37 Now when they heard this,they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

  17. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I don’t have the right kind of personality to evangelize.” Luke 6:26 (NKJV) 26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, For so did their fathers to the false prophets.

  18. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I don’t have the right kind of personality to evangelize.” Romans 1:16 (NKJV) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…

  19. Why don’t we evangelize?(Will these excuses work with God?) Excuse: “I tried it and didn’t get anywhere.” Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

  20. Let’s do away with making excuses! Titus 3:8 (NKJV) 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

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