Proverb11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.KJV
DECIDE TO BE A SOUL-WINNER
Many years ago, I heard about a mission agency that appealed for support so that they can evangelize a section of the country. As at that time, that part of the country was accessible and less hostile to the gospel message. Their appeals were ignored because they were seen as over zealous. They didn't take their appeal important. After some decades, that region of the country became hostile to the gospel. They began to kill Christians, burn churches and promulgated anti-Christian laws. One of their political leaders who was at the fore front of religious bigotry was in primary school when that mission agency made appeal for support. They lost that guy into the hands of the devil and later he became a tool in the hands of the devil.
Aside gaining eternal life, the wisdom in soul winning is that if we win souls to Christ, we preserve ourselves and secure the future of many. If that armed robber was won to the Lord, he wouldn't rob. Instead of carrying guns, he would be carrying the bible. If that lady had been preached to, she would not have taken to prostitution. Indirectly, as believers, we are responsible for many of the woes in our world today. If every believer is actively involved in evangelism, most of those terrorizing us may have become born again and useful to God and humanity.
Necessity is laid on us to preach the gospel. Soul-winning is not for super spiritual people neither is it for evangelists alone. The great commission is for all believers. In your office, in the bus, on the street and everywhere sinners are, preach the gospel. You can print tracts for free distribution, you can use your social media applications to preach the gospel. Don't wait until there's a general call for evangelism. Set personal goals for yourself in this area and commit it unto God. Those that win souls are wise but what do we call those that are winning souls?
Father, I receive the grace to become an addicted soul winner In Jesus name.