The 3 Biggest Lies Stopping Christians From Evangelizing
The Silence of the Saints
The greatest tragedy in the Church today is not a lack of resources, talent, or opportunity — it is the silence of the saints. Jesus’ final words before ascending into heaven were not a suggestion, but a commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Yet studies reveal that the majority of professing believers never share their faith.
Why? It’s not because the gospel has lost its power — it hasn’t. It’s because many Christians have believed lies that keep them quiet. Lies whispered by the enemy, reinforced by culture, and, in some cases, tolerated within the Church.
These lies are not harmless. They rob the world of the witness it desperately needs and keep the Church from walking in her God-given authority. As evangelist Daniel Kolenda often says, “The only thing worse than being lost is being lost with no one looking for you.”
Let’s expose these lies and break their grip.
Why? It’s not because the gospel has lost its power — it hasn’t. It’s because many Christians have believed lies that keep them quiet. Lies whispered by the enemy, reinforced by culture, and, in some cases, tolerated within the Church.
These lies are not harmless. They rob the world of the witness it desperately needs and keep the Church from walking in her God-given authority. As evangelist Daniel Kolenda often says, “The only thing worse than being lost is being lost with no one looking for you.”
Let’s expose these lies and break their grip.
Lie #1: “I’m Not Qualified”
The first and most common deception is the belief that evangelism is for “the professionals” — pastors, missionaries, or those with formal training.
This is the exact opposite of what Jesus taught. He called fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots — ordinary people with ordinary flaws — and made them world changers.
Paul reminds us, “Consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise” (1 Corinthians 1:26–27).
Todd White’s testimony is a modern example. He didn’t wait until he had a theology degree. Once radically saved, he began telling everyone about Jesus in grocery stores, on the streets, and anywhere he went. His boldness was not born of expertise but of gratitude.
Truth: The only qualification for evangelism is salvation. If Jesus saved you, you have a story worth sharing. The Holy Spirit is your teacher, your power, and your guide.
This is the exact opposite of what Jesus taught. He called fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots — ordinary people with ordinary flaws — and made them world changers.
Paul reminds us, “Consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise” (1 Corinthians 1:26–27).
Todd White’s testimony is a modern example. He didn’t wait until he had a theology degree. Once radically saved, he began telling everyone about Jesus in grocery stores, on the streets, and anywhere he went. His boldness was not born of expertise but of gratitude.
Truth: The only qualification for evangelism is salvation. If Jesus saved you, you have a story worth sharing. The Holy Spirit is your teacher, your power, and your guide.
Lie #2: “I Don’t Want to Offend Anyone”
We live in an age that worships tolerance and fears confrontation. This cultural pressure has seeped into the Church, convincing believers that silence is more loving than truth.
But Jesus never shied away from the offense of the gospel. He declared, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). This exclusive claim is by nature offensive to the idea that all paths lead to God.
So many heroes in the faith have preached this uncompromising message to millions, knowing that some will walk away. Yet he also knows that eternity is too high a stake to soften the truth.
Love without truth is not love at all — it is sentimentality. True love risks offense for the sake of salvation.
Truth: Offense is unavoidable, but eternity is irreversible. Our calling is not to be liked, but to be faithful.
But Jesus never shied away from the offense of the gospel. He declared, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). This exclusive claim is by nature offensive to the idea that all paths lead to God.
So many heroes in the faith have preached this uncompromising message to millions, knowing that some will walk away. Yet he also knows that eternity is too high a stake to soften the truth.
Love without truth is not love at all — it is sentimentality. True love risks offense for the sake of salvation.
Truth: Offense is unavoidable, but eternity is irreversible. Our calling is not to be liked, but to be faithful.
Lie #3: “Someone Else Will Do It”
This is the quietest and deadliest of the lies — the subtle belief that evangelism is someone else’s job. We assume the lost will eventually encounter a pastor, attend a crusade, or stumble into a church service.
But Scripture does not support that hope. Paul asks the piercing question: “How are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” (Romans 10:14).
Reinhard Bonnke, who inspired both Kolenda and countless others, often said, “The Gospel is only good news if it gets there in time.” That “someone” is not an anonymous future missionary — it’s you. God placed you in your workplace, your neighborhood, and your circles of influence for such a time as this.
Truth: You are the plan. There is no “Plan B.” The Great Commission belongs to every believer, everywhere.
But Scripture does not support that hope. Paul asks the piercing question: “How are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” (Romans 10:14).
Reinhard Bonnke, who inspired both Kolenda and countless others, often said, “The Gospel is only good news if it gets there in time.” That “someone” is not an anonymous future missionary — it’s you. God placed you in your workplace, your neighborhood, and your circles of influence for such a time as this.
Truth: You are the plan. There is no “Plan B.” The Great Commission belongs to every believer, everywhere.
Conclusion: Silence Is Agreement
When we believe these lies, we are agreeing with the enemy’s plan to keep the world in darkness. But when we reject them and act on the truth, the same Spirit who empowered the apostles will work through us.
The early Church did not wait for perfect conditions. They preached in the streets, in synagogues, in homes, and in prisons. They faced rejection, persecution, and loss — but they could not be silent, because they had seen the risen Christ.
It is time for the Church today to rise with the same conviction. To break the silence. To reject the lies. To preach the gospel not as a religious duty, but as the urgent, joyful privilege it is.
The early Church did not wait for perfect conditions. They preached in the streets, in synagogues, in homes, and in prisons. They faced rejection, persecution, and loss — but they could not be silent, because they had seen the risen Christ.
It is time for the Church today to rise with the same conviction. To break the silence. To reject the lies. To preach the gospel not as a religious duty, but as the urgent, joyful privilege it is.
A Call to Action
Repent for agreeing with any of these lies.
Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with boldness.
Act by sharing the gospel with one person this week — in words and in power.
“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power” (1 Corinthians 4:20).
Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with boldness.
Act by sharing the gospel with one person this week — in words and in power.
“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power” (1 Corinthians 4:20).
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