Have you ever felt overwhelmed with a feeling of inadequacy when you observe some of the situations in life? There are scenes on television that depict wars being fought on foreign soils in which not only the soldiers but innocent civilians are killed. News reports fill our minds with the facts that thousands of people are actually starving to death because of an acute shortage of food. You learn of embittered conflicts being waged between citizens of the same country and even of the same city wherein people of all ages are murdered or maimed for life. Practically every day stories are brought to our attention of injustices abounding in our own land. Because of the greed of some, the poor and illiterate are taken advantage of and are caused to suffer in various ways.
Then there are the aged who are lonely. Because of inflation, they are deprived of proper food and other necessities of life. The nursing homes are filled with the old and infirmed. All know those who are very sick, some with terminal diseases. Others are plagued with emotional problems. There are individuals whose hearts are broken due to the untimely death of a child, the passing of a parent or one’s mate. It seems that on every hand we find the downtrodden, the bereaved, the oppressed and the broken-hearted.
Thus, we ask ourselves the question, “What can I do?” The problems of this world are so complex and vast, and “I am but one person with limited ability and resources,” we declare. Many rush to assist in good works that are needful in our society which deal with benevolent and humanitarian deeds. Yet, is this enough? Is there something I can do as an individual for my fellowman that will enrich his or her life beyond all physical and material aid? The answer is a simple, “Yes.” As a child of God, I can teach about God and His love and about Jesus and His vicarious death for all mankind. With the Bible in my hand and love in my heart, I can lead them to salvation in Christ by relating the facts to believe, the commands to obey and the assurances and promises given to all who will obey the Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-3; Mark l6:15-16; Acts 2:38). There is no greater gift in this world that I could give than informing others of the redemption which is in Jesus Christ.
My brethren, we cannot afford to deprive dying humanity of this knowledge. Every sinner led to Christ is one less person who will be serving Satan. I urge you to begin right now, where you are while you can, to teach others of Jesus Christ.
