📖 Matthew 13:10–15 (KJV)
“And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand;
And seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
For this people’s heart is waxed gross, And their ears are dull of hearing, And their eyes they have closed; Lest at any time they should see with their eyes, And hear with their ears, And should understand with their heart, And should be converted, and I should heal them.”
1. Not Everyone Will “Get It”
One of the most frustrating experiences for believers is trying to explain the Bible to someone whose heart is not open. You pour out truth, quote scripture, even share personal testimonies—and yet, it feels like talking to a wall.
Jesus Himself told His disciples that spiritual understanding is not for everyone. Some hearts are hardened, some ears are deaf, some eyes are deliberately closed. You can shine the brightest light, but if someone keeps their eyelids shut, they will still be in darkness.
2. The Mystery of Revelation
Notice what Jesus said:
• “It is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.”
• “But to them it is not given.”
Understanding spiritual truth is a gift. It’s not just about intelligence, debate skills, or education. Unless God opens a person’s heart, they cannot truly see. That’s why arguing scripture with a hardened skeptic is often futile—they are not rejecting your logic, they are rejecting God’s light.
3. The Danger of Wasted Energy
Every time you engage in endless debates with people who mock, resist, or dismiss God’s Word, you risk three things:
1. Frustration – You feel drained, angry, or disheartened.
2. Distraction – You lose time and focus meant for hungry souls who are actually searching.
3. Depletion – You pour out pearls where Jesus warned, “Do not cast your pearls before swine” (Matthew 7:6).
Not everyone deserves a long argument. Some need silence, others need prayer, and a few may only soften after life itself humbles them.
4. What Jesus Modeled
Jesus didn’t chase every critic. He didn’t waste His ministry trying to convince the Pharisees who had already hardened their hearts. Instead, He:
• Spoke in parables to filter the hearers.
• Focused His deep explanations on His disciples—the ones hungry to learn.
• Allowed the proud to remain blind until their own choices brought them low.
We must do the same: invest in those who are ready, not those who are resistant.
5. How to Respond Instead of Arguing
Here are practical steps:
✅ Discern the Soil – Is this person genuinely searching, or simply debating?
✅ Plant Seeds, Don’t Force Growth – Share truth lovingly, then step back.
✅ Pray for Open Eyes – Only the Holy Spirit can convict and reveal.
✅ Redirect Your Energy – Spend your time with those who are hungry for God’s Word.
Remember: Your job is not to win arguments. Your job is to bear witness.
6. Final Thought
If Jesus Himself acknowledged that some will see but not perceive, and hear but not understand, why should you expect every debate to end in conversion?
Some people are not rejecting you—they are rejecting Him. And until their hearts are ready, no amount of debate will change that.
So, stop wasting your strength trying to convince the unwilling. Instead, shine your light, live the Word, pray for them, and keep moving. When the time is right, God Himself will break through their blindness.
🔥 Engagement Question for Readers:
Have you ever exhausted yourself trying to explain the Bible to someone who wasn’t ready to believe? How did you handle it?
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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