Lessons while Fishing 9

Lesson 9: Different Kinds of Line

Besides a rod, lures, and bait, recreational fishermen also need fishing line. For those using spin cast rods the line used is usually monofilament, made of a single strand of clear nylon or polyethylene. Anglers who fish with artificial flies us lines that are coated with a buoyant material to allow them to float. Lines are usually designed to be unnoticeable as possible to the fish. Otherwise the fish may be scared off and not approach the bait. The line also has to be strong to be able to hold the fish and bring it in.

Jesus wants us to catch people for the Kingdom of God so that they can have life. We lure them with our genuine faith and moral lifestyle. We bait them with our kindness and friendliness. But we draw them into the Kingdom with chords of love. Our motive must always be love and our methods must always be kind and genuine. We must also be gentle in our approach, almost invisible, like the fishing line, but also strong in our faith so that we don’t lose the souls we are trying to win. Some Christians, by being over aggressive in their witness, have scared off unbelievers. A gentle approach will allow you to get closer to those who may be suspicious or cynical of religion.

1 Peter 3:15

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,