Steve is a building contractor by trade, but his real passion is for fishing. He owns a little fishing boat and is always happy for an excuse to use it. Though I am a fish-free vegetarian, I do love the sun and water and have often joined Steve and his brother, Joe, while they pursue their favorite diversion. As a result of numerous fishing excursions on the ocean with Steve and his friends, I have come to better understand why Jesus said that if we follow Him, He will make us fishers of men. Here are a few similarities I have noticed between fishing and soul-winning.
Fishing can be an addiction.
No matter how busy Steve is with multiple building projects and overdue deadlines, he always drops everything to go fishing. It's as though his contracting work exists only to support his fishing habit. Whatever our earthly career, it should only be to support us during our soul-winning endeavors. Paul was a good example of this principle. He made tents so he would have funds to save more souls.