Well, there comes a point when you have to wipe the dust of your feet in protest against certain people. Just as Paul did to the Jews, when their obstinate and aggressive reactions to the Gospel, gave Paul no choice. In other words, it was the best remedy for them.That's not exactly what I mean. When are we to cease "evangelizing" a particular person? (Thereby — in effect — making our own personal decision that as far as it concerns us, we did our righteous duty as commanded, and now they can go on to Hell.
Some people seem to feel that if they got out their bullhorn, and yelled at someone taking their child Trick or Treating, that they are going to Hell.... then that was "evangelizing."
But, if you find that you, yourself, are unaware of when that point comes, that doesn't mean that it's not the proper approach under certain circumstances. That is, a certain amount of wisdom and insight should allow you to know when you efforts are in vain, and that it's either time to, let someone else take over, or show your indignation (wipe their dust of your feet).
This is a holy disposition. Some people are going to hell, that is a fact, so the best impact that you can have on them, after enough efforts spent on them, is to give them a taste of hell i.e. ostracize them. ...you'll find that this approach does actually affect them.
Luke 10:8-12
10:8. "When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is set before you. 9. Heal the sick who are there and tell them, 'The kingdom of God is near you.' 10. But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, 11. 'Even the dust of your town that sticks to our feet we wipe off against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.' 12. I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
Acts 13:45-46
13:45. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and talked abusively against what Paul was saying. 46. Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: "We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
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