I'm talking about getting them saved, filled with the Holy Spirit, water baptized, and that is only the beginning. I am also talking about befriending them, and leading them through the small gate and the narrow road that leads to life. I am talking about establishing a relationship of trust and support with them, introducing them to your other friends, giving them sound advice, encouraging them when they have victory, and admonishing them when they rebel. Talking and spending time. No, not spending time, investing time.
People are a very worthwhile investment.
Jesus thinks they are. Like our children, our spouses, out friends. The goal is fellowship. Fellowship around the Word of God and the personification of Jesus in each of us. It is fellowship with the Father, with the Son, and with the Holy Spirit that should be our objective.