It is a good thing that you are wrestling with questions about your faith, because when you face opposition, then you come to Me looking for answers. In taking time to prepare your answer, you are sharpening your sword so you are ready to give an answer to him that asks you. (1 Peter 3:15) Don’t be afraid to stand up and speak out for the truth. But avoid foolish and unlearned questions – be apt to teach, gentle and meek. (2 Tim 2:23-24) The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance – and against such there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) When you answer questions like these you should stick to lifting Me up – testify to how I changed your life and share the truth of My Word, which no one can gainsay nor resist. (Luke 21:15.) If I am lifted up I will draw all men to me. (John 12:32) I was speaking of being lifted up on the cross, but you can also apply this verse to lifting Me up when you are sharing the Gospel and proclaiming the Truth. Thomas asked Me, “How can we know the way?” and I answered him, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life – and no man comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6) So be faithful to proclaim the Truth – that I am the Truth and that I did not come to earth to condemn the world, but that the world through Me might be saved. (John 3:17)
Be Ready to Give an Answer
