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I suppose we all have our beliefs and we even fit scripture to fit what we believe. I am going to take what you said and what I believe and discuss it with my priest, see what he says. He's a pretty smart guy and while I do not agree with everything he says, he makes me think and I see things in a different light than before.

Sort of like your post. I do not take that part of scripture to mean just a missionary journey. If so, than plenty of missionaries throughout history has not heeded this part correctly. I take it to mean - whomever you plant the seed with - you do not beat him over the head with it. Jesus is not saying that if the Word is given but not taken then, it is not up to us to constantly harp on the individual about it. Put this together with the Prodigal Son and the master who went out during different times of the day to hire workers. People come to the Word at different times in their lives and grow at different levels and paces.

I try not to preach to anyone. I do look for openings before bringing up Jesus and God to anyone. I am far from a perfect Christian but I thank Jesus and God everyday for giving me a new chance each day to start anew.

I do look for openings before bringing up Jesus and God to anyone.

I think thats reasonable advice for anyone, remembering we are commanded to proclaim the Gospel.

I am far from a perfect Christian but I thank Jesus and God everyday for giving me a new chance each day to start anew.

pretty cool how He takes the "poor" and makes them "rich"

thanks for the ping