What would have happened if everyone who knew the gospel had kept it to themselves?

Someone told you. Someone prayed for you. Someone invited you. Someone preached the truth, handed you a Bible, encouraged you when you were struggling, or took the time to point you toward Jesus.

Now the question is: Who are you doing that for?

In this episode of the Sharpening Men Podcast, we close Week 4 by looking at an essential part of becoming a disciple of Jesus: eventually, disciples make disciples.

Jesus didn't call us merely to receive the gospel, learn more Bible, get our problems fixed, and become better versions of ourselves. He commanded His followers to go and make disciples. Christian growth eventually has to turn outward. The gospel isn't just supposed to come to you - it is supposed to go through you.

You don't have to know everything about the Bible before you can help another man. Tell him what you know. Tell him what Jesus has done for you. Pray with him. Read Scripture together. Buy him a cup of coffee. Ask him how he's really doing - and listen to the answer.

You don't have to be twenty miles ahead of another man to help him. Maybe you're only three steps ahead. Turn around, reach back, and help him take his next step.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE: Think of one man who needs encouragement - someone struggling, lonely, drifting, searching for Jesus, or simply needing a brother. Then do something. Call him. Text him. Pray with him. Share your testimony. Send him this episode. Invite him to breakfast.

Don't just pray, "God, send somebody." Maybe God is sending you.

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The breakfast is completely FREE and open to men 18 and older. You don't have to be a church member, know a lot about the Bible, or have your life together. Come eat breakfast, meet some men, open the Word with us, and let's sharpen one another.

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The gospel reached you because somebody refused to keep it to himself.

Now it's your turn.

Nobody gets sharp alone.