When it comes to expressing our faith, it’s worth pausing to ask a simple but important question: Why?

Why do we share the Gospel? Why speak up? Why testify?

Understanding our “why” shifts our focus away from ourselves and the everyday struggles of life. It re-centers our hearts on what truly matters—what carries eternal value (Matthew 6:19–21).

Here are four biblical reasons we share our faith:

1. We Share Because God Commands Us To

The Great Commission is not a suggestion—it’s a command. But this command is never meant to feel heavy or burdensome. Sharing our faith is not an “I have to,” but an “I get to!” (Acts 1:8).

Obedience to God is an expression of love.

Think of a good earthly father. When we love and respect him, we gladly follow his instructions—not from fear, but from relationship. Whether it’s “honor your mother” or “clean your room,” obedience flows from trust and love.

In the same way, when we obey our Heavenly Father, we show our love for Him. Sharing the Gospel is both an act of obedience and an expression of affection. We tell others about Jesus because we love God—and we love people.

2. We Share Because We Have the Privilege of Telling What God Has Done

When Jesus healed a man, He told him,

“Go home and tell how much God has done for you.”

(Luke 8:39)

What an honor it is to share how God has transformed us—how He has brought us from who we once were to who we are now in Christ.

Some testimonies are dramatic. Some are gentle and quiet. Both are miracles.

Don’t feel guilty if your story seems “ordinary.” There is nothing ordinary about being rescued by Jesus. And your faithful witness—no matter how simple—may be exactly what God uses to draw someone else into salvation.

Your story matters.

Your transformation matters.

Your witness matters.

3. We Share Because Hell Is Real

This is the sobering truth:

Without Christ, people face eternal separation from God.

Scripture is clear.

The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).

Hell is a place of separation, torment, and unending sorrow (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:48; Revelation 14:10–11).

Satan and his demons want believers to remain silent. They rejoice when we avoid conversations about eternity. They want us comfortable, distracted, and quiet.

We must ask ourselves honestly:

Are they winning in my life?

We share our faith because we know what is at stake.

4. We Share Because Heaven Is Real

If the reality of hell sobers us, the reality of heaven inspires us.

Heaven is a real place Jesus is preparing for His people (John 14:2).

A place with no pain, no tears, no death (Revelation 21:4).

A place of perfect joy, beauty, and unbroken fellowship with God (1 John 3:2).

When we share the Gospel, we’re not just rescuing people from eternal separation—we’re inviting them into eternal joy.

We are inviting them to see Jesus face-to-face.

We are inviting them into life that never ends.

In Summary

We share our faith because:

God commands us to—and it expresses our love for Him.

We have the privilege of telling the world what God has done for us.

Sharing the Gospel saves people from hell.

Sharing the Gospel invites people into the glory and joy of heaven.

When we remember these truths, we realize that our efforts are never wasted.

Every conversation matters.

Every act of obedience matters.

Every step of faith matters.

Every prayer matters.

Eternity is being shaped—one faithful moment at a time.