Point to the answer

"We're relying on the Holy Spirit when we're...in one on one conversations with people, relying on the Holy Spirit to guide us in those conversations as well. With whatever big problem that seems insurmountable that someone walks up with...we don't [want to] give them necessarily the answer to the problem, but that we point them to the One that does have the answers." ~Kevin Young (From the band "Disciple")

When our lives shine with the light of Christ and other people see that, we should be making sure that our words and actions aren't what they listen to and follow. The biggest reason behind lessening ourselves in this way is that we are just as foolish, emotionally driven & faulty with words as the next man, and Jesus is the only person who can give them the perfect answer to whatever they might ask.

"God is not nearly as scared of honesty as we are." ~John Mark

In fact, God is not at all scared of honesty. For us, it can be extremely difficult to do something as simple as admit we are sinners/hopeless/helpless/broken in front of others...or even in front of God. It is hard for us to completely open ourselves up to God, but it is very possible. God wants us to acknowledge our weaknesses so that we can fully trust in Him to make them better. God can not be dishonest with Himself or with us, so his word always prevails over ours, and it is something to be forever grateful for. After all...if our word prevailed, God would cease to exist, and the world would be a much lonelier place, to say the least!

Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. ~John 17:17 (ESV)