Yes, those subjects can be divisive. Yes, they can be controversial. But whether people like it or not, both subjects are a part of many people's lives.
There's a lot of talk across the U.S. right now about this year's Presidential election. So why should we be afraid to talk about that other subject -- matters of religion and faith? The early disciples were given marching orders from Jesus to talk about them....
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth. - Acts 1:8 (NASB)
Some people didn't want religious topics brought up 2,000 years ago, either -- such as a ruling council:
And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge; for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard." - Acts 4:18-20 (NASB)
The first apostles felt compelled by God to talk about the things of Jesus. Why should we be any different? Especially when the things of Jesus should have an impact on every aspect of your life?
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