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WITNESSHaving received so great salvation, there is an obligation upon Christians to tell others of the gospel.
We tell others of the love of God because
—Jesus commands it (Acts 1:8; Mark 5:19)
—we cannot but tell (2 Corinthians 5:14; John 15:27)
—we fear for lost souls (2 Corinthians 5:11).
The Holy Spirit witnesses and convicts men. This is His work (John 16:8-11; 1 John 5:6,9). But He uses us, and provides opportunities for us to tell people of the love of God.
We witness in various ways by
—telling of our experience of Christ (John 4:29,30)
—explaining Scripture (Acts 8:26-35)
—inviting people to hear the gospel preached (Acts 10:24; Luke 5:29)
—the quality of our life (Matthew 5:16).The witness of our lips must be backed up by the witness of our behaviour. People will dismiss all that we say if they do not see the gospel having an effect upon our lives. This is particularly true of relatives and workmates.
Be concerned for individuals.
'If you had one hundred empty bottles before you, and threw a pail of water over them, some would get a little in them, but most would fall outside. If you wish to fill the bottles, the best way is to take each bottle separately and put a vessel full of water to the bottle's mouth. That is successful personal work.' C.H. SpurgeonMy gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honours of Thy name.