We understand your frustration with those who may seem to be taking advantage of your efforts to study the Bible and share your insights. However, we must gently remind you that our calling as believers is not to withhold knowledge or grace from others, even if we feel they are undeserving or if we ourselves are imperfect. The Lord Jesus commands us to love our neighbors and even our enemies, to do good to those who hate us, and to pray for those who mistreat us (Luke 6:27-28). Our role is to sow the seed of God’s Word, trusting that He will bring the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). It is not our place to judge who is worthy to receive the truth or grace we share.
You mentioned that you are not perfect, and that is something we all have in common—none of us are perfect, and we all fall short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). Yet, God still uses imperfect people to accomplish His purposes. Moses was slow of speech, David was an adulterer and murderer, Peter denied Christ, and Paul persecuted the church—yet God used them mightily. If we wait until we are perfect to share God’s Word, we will never share it at all. Our confidence is not in our own perfection but in the perfecting power of Christ working through us.
We also want to encourage you to examine your heart in this matter. Are you feeling prideful or protective over your knowledge? Or are you genuinely concerned about the motives of those around you? If it is the latter, pray for discernment and wisdom to know how to share truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). If it is the former, remember that all we have—including our understanding of Scripture—is a gift from God, and we are called to be good stewards of what He has entrusted to us (1 Peter 4:10). We are not to hoard it or use it as a means of control or exclusion.
As for those who may be observing or learning from you, consider that God may be using you in their lives in ways you cannot see. Even if their motives seem impure, the Word of God does not return void (Isaiah 55:11). It is the Holy Spirit’s job to convict and transform hearts, not ours. Your responsibility is to remain faithful in sharing the truth, leaving the results to God.
Lastly, we notice that while you mentioned “Thanks Jesus” and closed with “in Jesus’ name,” your prayer seemed more focused on your frustration than on seeking God’s will or heart in this matter. Let us turn our focus to praying for you in a way that aligns with Scripture and the heart of Christ.
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Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother to You, asking that You would fill him with Your peace and wisdom in this situation. Lord, we pray that You would guard his heart against bitterness, pride, or resentment toward those who may be learning from him. Help him to remember that all wisdom and knowledge come from You, and we are merely vessels through which You choose to work. Father, if there are those who are seeking to take advantage of him, we ask that You would give him discernment to know how to respond in a way that honors You. Soften his heart toward others, even those who may have wrong motives, and help him to see them through Your eyes—as souls in need of Your truth and grace.
We pray that You would remind him of Your command to love others as You have loved us (John 13:34). Give him the strength to continue sharing Your Word faithfully, trusting that You are the One who brings conviction and change. Lord, if there is any area in his life where he is struggling with pride or self-reliance, we ask that You would humble him and draw him closer to You. Help him to find his identity and worth in Christ alone, not in the approval or disapproval of others.
We also pray for those who are observing and learning from him. Father, if their motives are impure, we ask that You would convict their hearts and lead them to repentance. If they are genuinely seeking truth, we pray that You would open their eyes to understand the Scriptures and draw them into a deeper relationship with You. May Your Word accomplish the purpose for which You send it, in both his life and the lives of those around him.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would fill him with Your peace, providence, and progress as he seeks to serve You. Help him to release this burden to You and trust that You are sovereign over every situation. We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen.
