The church’s first priority is evangelism. In practical terms, that means saving the lost and keeping the saved. Everything else connected with the church is secondary. People are more important than programs. Nothing the church could ever undertake (from the construction of a new building to the organization of the work categories) ranks near the supreme goal of saving souls and keeping them saved. In fact, that’s what the church is all about. If we lose our evangelistic zeal, we have lost our right to exist.
The following questions about soul-winning have helped me realize my responsibility. Perhaps they will help you, too.
Do you feel any obligation to be a soul winner?
When you look at a non-Christian, do you ever think he or she is lost in sin?
Are you praying for someone to become a Christian?
How many people would be led to Christ this year if every Christian were like you?
Have you ever really sincerely prayed that God would use you to do good?
As you apply these questions to yourself, remember that with every good work, the devil provides an objection, and with every sin he provides an excuse. “Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you” (1 Timothy 4:16 NKJV).
