I want to mention a very common excuse Christians use in order to not be a true disciple and spread the Word.
Christians tend to do two extremes:
1. We don't mention God at all, and no one (or very few), outside of fellow Christians, don't know we are Christian.
2. We are overbearing, shoving Jesus down people's throats.
I think most Christians fear doing #2 so much, they cower under #1, as an excuse not to talk about faith at all.
But there should be no excuses. Actually, talking about your faith life should be no different than when people talk about their life interests, and passions.
For instance, at work it's quite common for co-workers or bosses to ask you after the weekend, or a vacation, "How was it?" "What did you do?" Instead of saying something that doesn't really have to do with faith, tell them what you did that is faith-based that you did, like for example, "I started a Bible study." Or, "I discovered a great way to pray throughout the day". Or "I started going to a new church." Say it with enthusiasm! It's perfectly OK to say that. You are not "preaching" to them, but simply answering their question (if they don't like the answer, they won't ask you again).
This way, you are not being silent about God, and you are not being pushy about God. You are just giving witness in how you live your life.
Everyone in your life--work, social activities, etc.--should know you are a Christian. That alone is witness, but don't be scared in going beyond that by taking the next step:
If someone asks what you did, or what you are going to do, mention your faith life.
Here are some additional things about discipleship:
4 Things We Get Wrong About Discipleship
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