I look forward to learning more from the two of you on a future thread.
I agree with you, BB, that evanglizing God-deniers is pointless after a time. Initially, it is a requirement from Jesus, and then on each new thread it is important to offer again, if for no other reason than to be above reproach. There comes a time, though, when it clearly is no more than adding the same message on top of the already delivered message.
Jesus used a metaphor about pearls to teach us that there is such a thing as a point of futility. Thank you for your wise insight.
And I thought it should come from the heart—you know, that part about "love your neighbor as yourself"...but the way you put it it sounds like you are just "following orders."
Tell me, padre, where does faith come from? God or man? If faith is salvific, then it must come from God (lest believers save themselves), so why would God want you to preach? Who preached to Abraham and Moses?
Jesus used a metaphor about pearls to teach us that there is such a thing as a point of futility
How charitable and loving to compare those who don't dance to your tune to dogs and pigs. [Mat.7:6]