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Categories: PREACHING/TEACHING, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGIONS, WITH MANKINDShould I study the Scriptures with people that do not believe in the Holy Trinity?Sincerely,
Three Strikes You’re In
Dear Three Strikes You’re In,
We here at AYP will study with anyone that is willing to actually study. Paul studied with idolaters (Acts 17:22-23). John the Baptist studied with publicans and harlots (Matt 21:32). Paul said he would study and preach to anyone who would listen (1 Cor 9:20-22). The issue isn’t what they do or don’t understand – the issue is whether someone is humble and honest enough to learn (Lk 8:15). Plant the seed of God’s Word in an honest and good heart, and it will grow into something great.
The only person you shouldn’t study with is the belligerent person too proud to listen to God’s Word. Don’t throw your pearls before swine (Matt 7:6). Don’t even give a false teacher a greeting (2 Jn 1:10). You must decide whether someone is simply humble but mistaken or proud and hard-hearted.
