Part 2 of bearing fruits

I believe that is the reason why I failed to influence my father. Even nature
shows that it is almost impossible to bring forth something that is not like
yourself.
You see, the best person to minister to you is someone of your own kind. We
all differ in many respects. We are not the same. You may come from a certain
background or speak a different language. But God can use you to minister to
your kind, because you are the one who can easily relate to that particular
category of people.
Women are good at ministering to women, and elderly men find it easier to
relate to other elderly people. Such people are more likely to succeed in
putting across their ideas, because they are on level ground.
Usually, it is only another businessman who can handle the objections of a
stubborn businessman and tell him, “Are both of us not businessmen? And what
do you have that I do not? I am also a very busy person, but I tell you, it is time
to make Jesus your Lord and Saviour.”
Or a student could tell his mates, “Hey look, are we not in the same class?
Remember that I also have exams to write, but I still find time to worship the
Lord and get distinctions. Jesus is coming soon, man. Don’t be left out.”
Are you a banker, a secretary or a farmer? Whatever kind of person you are,
you have the ability to positively influence the people of your kind. If you are a
businessman, then reach out with the Gospel to other businessmen, because you
are best at bringing forth your own kind. The same goes for market women,
mechanics, rich men, etc.
There are people who will only respond to someone they have something
in common with: age group, profession, language, social class, etc. That is
why the churches in Ghana are pastored by Ghanaians, and not by the British or
the Swiss - because a local pastor finds it easier to relate to his own people.
Now, what does it mean to bring forth?
...for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
I Corinthians 4:15
Paul is saying here, “By leading you to Christ through the Gospel, I have given
birth to you spiritually. Through my activities, I have caused you to exist in