The faithful are
always to be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks us why we hope in God. The apostle Peter says this is especially true when we are being attacked for our beliefs.
But some questions are
not really questions. They are not sincere inquiries. They are rhetoric,
intended to demoralize and destroy belief.
I point this out
because it’s easy not to notice. For the enthusiastic or pedantic among us,
everything is a witnessing opportunity ... even when it isn’t.
But sometimes it’s better
to be silent and let God speak.