A good attorney will always prepare his witnesses before putting them on the stand. While it’s against the law to coach a witness on what to say since facts don’t change, almost everything else from style of dress to hair color is fair game in attempting to influence the judge and jury.

You will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake. Matthew 10:18

The Bible has several examples of followers of Jesus being brought before religious or state officials, charged with stirring up people by proclaiming the radical message of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Before he left Earth Jesus told His disciples this would happen…foreknowing He, too, would also be brought before those seeking to persecute Him.

In this time as a modern-day disciple, you may be asked to answer for your beliefs as you proclaim your message in America. Don’t be a coached witness with memorized lines and practiced monologues. When the time comes to speak, God promises to fill you with His words and His wisdom: relax and let Him do it. The testimony of Jesus Christ conveyed to your friends and neighbors – in your words and in your way by His leading – may be the best gospel any could hear.

Recommended Reading: Luke 21:11-19