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That's a problem we all have, but for most of us, the hardest part is even beginning to witness. BTW, I don't believe in throwing a bunch of Bible verses at someone unless it is clear they want to hear them. Unless they are ready, the Word is "foolishness" to them.

QUITE SO.

I feed them verses according to their appetite. . . though many times in class I quote verses without them realizing it. I figure the Word still doesn't return to Him void.

You can be sure an abundance of adequate, fitting etc. clear verses are shared in appropriate ways at appropriate times. I'm a reformed "flood em with verses" fellow at 55 years of age. I like the one you quoted and certainly include those points redundantly at fitting times.

Thanks for caring enough to bother replying.

I feed them verses according to their appetite. . . though many times in class I quote verses without them realizing it. I figure the Word still doesn't return to Him void.

The Bible is clear about faith coming from hearing the Word of God, which gives the Holy Spirit something to work with in the person. The corollary is that it's not man's word that saves, we are just the instrument of sharing God's Word. Unfortunately too many well intentioned believers think they can talk a person into heaven. A good salesman can get a person's head shaking in the right direction, but that doesn't mean he has bought anything of value or even that he bought what the person is selling.

I've got you beat by three years and am still tempted at times to toss out "spiritual spears." One evidence of maturity is patience in our dealings. Nevertheless, I really think it's great you quote Scripture in your classes, particularly in a public institution. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your candid reply.