What stops us?

What stops us from helping people out? Is it our not wanting to help? Is it our inability to do the job?

I don't think so. I think sometimes one of the things that stops us from helping people where they are is our fear that we don't have the answers.

That's a good thing, too. Because we don't.

I was talking the other day with a gentleman who was telling me how worried he was about people he hangs out with asking bible questions to him.

To some extent, I think this is healthy. It can help motivate us to study more and learn more and try to have more insight so we can help others out or provide some insight or input to a thought.

But the flip side is the concern that we have to have all the answers when people ask.

That just isn't true. I don't know is a valid answer and we should be able to say it. It is truthful, shows humility and is very honest with people. Of course, I believe it should be immediately folowed by and I'll find out by our next meeting so people aren't ran headfirst into a brick wall.

And here's the big deal. While I don't know and I'll find out by our next meeting is a valid answer, we better follow up! Not coming back with a better thought on the subject is just dropping the ball and not being honest.