Is My Lifestyle Creating a Hunger for God in Others?
This is a heart check—for me, for you, for all of us.
When people look at my life, do they walk away hungry for more of God? Or do they just walk away?
It’s easy to get caught up in the motions. Church on Sunday, small group on Tuesday, a quick devo in the morning—but here’s the real question: Does my life stir anyone to want more of Jesus? Does it spark something deeper in others, or does it leave them with the impression that this faith thing is just surface-level?
Salt is Supposed to Make People Thirsty
Jesus said we’re supposed to be salt. Salt preserves, it adds flavor—but maybe most importantly, it makes people thirsty.
The way we live should stir up a thirst in others for something more—something deeper. Are people hungrier for God after being around me? Do they see a joy that’s steady when things aren’t? Do they see peace when life is chaos? Do they see love when it’s inconvenient?
But here’s where I think we need to be honest with ourselves. Somewhere along the line, a lot of us started believing that if we just live a quiet, good life, that’s enough. You’ve probably heard that phrase: “Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” It sounds spiritual. It makes a nice Instagram caption.
And sure, our lives should reflect the Gospel. Absolutely. But I think that idea has turned into a license for a lot of us to stay silent. It falls short. We tell ourselves, “I’ll just let my joy speak for itself,” or “I’ll love people, and they’ll get it.”
Meanwhile, the world around us is starving for truth. People are desperate for hope. And we’re worried we’ll offend someone if we open our mouths.
The truth is, if the early church had lived by that mantra—just be nice, hope people notice—Christianity never would’ve made it past the first century. They didn’t stay quiet. They spoke up. They shared the Good News like it was the best thing that ever happened to them. Because it was.
And it still is.
We Have to Open Our Mouths
I get it. Sharing your faith can feel intimidating. But here’s the thing—faith doesn’t come by watching. It comes by hearing. (Romans 10:17)
People need to hear about Jesus. Not just watch you live a good life. Not just see your joy. Not just experience your kindness. All those things matter. But they’re not enough on their own.
Paul told Timothy to set an example in his life and his speech. Both. Not one or the other.
The Gospel has always been shared. And if we stay silent, we’re just living nice, moral lives that point to us—not Jesus.
The early church got this right. They lived in a way that made people curious. And then they spoke boldly about why their lives were different. People saw something compelling—and they heard something even better.
We have the same opportunity. We can live in a way that draws people in. But we also have to be ready to give them the reason for our hope.
The Heart Check We All Need
At the end of the day, it’s not just about living well. It’s about living in such a way that people want to know the God who changed you. And then telling them about Him.
Live in such a way that people who know you but don’t know God will want to know God because they know you. And when they ask, open your mouth. Tell them why.
Lucas Leibforth 
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