Many times I assume that once a person knows what to do they would automatically do it. So for many years I focused on sharing the truth of scriptures with people.
But now I am learning that it is better to focus more on helping people to obey the truth that they discover from a discovery bible study.
For example you and I know the benefits of exercise, eating right and so on but do you always do what you know is right? Only a few people make every effort to practice what they know consistently.
It’s true that waiting for new disciples or people who want to know more about God to discover truth in scriptures and to take the necessary action seems slow. However I find that it builds in them the important habit of taking action. It also makes you to take action on these scriptures as well.
How do we help people to obey or take action?
After discussing scriptures we ask “What will you do differently this week as a result of what you have learned from this portion of scripture?”
The power of this question is only fully realized if you remember to ask if they did what the said they would do the next time you meet.
And I also enjoy the fact that they in turn keep me accountable because I have to take action as well.
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22 ESV
So now I focus more on helping people take action. What are you doing with all that you know already 😀?