Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Know your audience

Matthew 7:6        Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.



Teaching should be given in accordance with the spiritual capacity of the learner. Here are some things to keep in mind.

      First we are to learn to distinguish between the different types of people. We are to understand these types in order to learn how to approach them with the gospel. There are those which we will not be able to approach and others we can approach with our message.

Secondly, we are to learn by their type, how and what to give them from God’s Word. Some may not be ready for the full meat of the message. Others may not be satisfied with only the simple milk of the message either.

Next, we are to be careful in the way we present the message. In learning to assess people our method of presenting the message will need to reflect this assessment of them. In love we are to present the message in order that we don’t become a hindrance to their hearing the Good News.

Lastly, we are to know what part of the message is appropriate for each particular situation. We should assess the level of faith and be able to nurture the listener in their spiritual growth.

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