Luke 19:10 - Jesus came to seek and save the lost.

To teach them the truth

We can’t make them obey it or even listen, but we must make the effort to teach.

We must plant the seed. It is God’s business to give the increase.

Luke 4:16-20 - Jesus taught publicly. Those that have the ability and assignment can do the same.

Matthew 18 - Jesus also taught privately.

Acts 5:42 - The apostles taught publicly and privately.

Acts 20:20 - Paul taught publicly and privately.

All can have part in public teaching even if they can’t teach themselves by inviting others to the study.

Even if we don’t see immediate results, we must keep on teaching!

To set the proper example

It does no good to teach one the truth if you don’t set the proper example.

I Peter 3:1-3

A proper example involves:

A clean heart

Psalms 51:10 - David prayed for a clean heart after his sin with Bathsheba.

A right spirit (Psalms 51:10

Close walk with God (Psalms 51:11

Joy of God’s salvation (Psalms 51:12

Then we will be able to teach transgressors God’s ways and convert some to Him. (Psalms 51:13

To what degree is each responsible?

Matthew 25:15-30 - We must each work according to our ability.