We read 2 Corinthians 4 today in our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan. Verse 4, along with 1 Corinthians 2:14, explains completely why we should never try to TEACH the WORD to those who have never received JESUS as Lord and personal Saviour!
4 For the god of this world has blinded the unbelievers’ minds [that they should not discern the truth], preventing them from seeing the illuminating light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ (the Messiah), Who is the Image and Likeness of God.
But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or admit into his heart the gifts and teachings and revelations of the Spirit of God, for they are folly (meaningless nonsense) to him; and he is incapable of knowing them [of progressively recognizing, understanding, and becoming better acquainted with them] because they are spiritually discerned and estimated and appreciated.
We MUST share the Good News of Eternal Salvation through what JESUS did on the cross for us, but teaching of the Word will only work with those who already have Holy Spirit living IN them, as born again believers! HE is the true Teacher, and unbelievers do NOT have Holy Spirit in them! Share the Gospel, teach the Word, all as Holy Spirit leads, for HE leads correctly! AMEN! Here is Hillsong Worship with "Be Still":
Shalom in Him!
