Why do the pastors refused to open the door to deaf souls?

1. Responsibility of pastors to preach and reach all people - Romans 10:14-15: "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!'" This passage shows that it’s the responsibility of preachers to reach even those who have not heard or seem spiritually "deaf."

2. Spiritual blindness or deafness is sometimes a heart issue - Matthew 13:15: "For this people's heart has grown dull, and their ears are hard of hearing, and they have closed their eyes, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them." Jesus explains that some people are spiritually hardened, which makes it difficult for the gospel to penetrate. Sometimes, despite efforts, the "door" remains closed because of the condition of the hearer's heart. 3. Pastors may face discouragement or lack of spiritual fruit - 2 Timothy 4:2-4: "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions..." Sometimes pastors find it hard to keep preaching to those resistant to the message because people may reject sound teaching. 4. God’s role in opening hearts - Acts 16:14: "One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul." This verse reminds us that while pastors preach, God opens hearts. Sometimes pastors might feel limited because they can't force spiritual openness—only God can open that "door." From a biblical perspective, the heart of the matter is about love, inclusion, and making the gospel accessible to all people. Here are some thoughts rooted in Scripture:

Why do pastors refused to hire the professional interpreter for the deaf?

The reason is Professional Interpreters have weekends to spend time with their families.

1. God cares about all people equally - Romans 10:12 says, “For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.” This means the gospel and worship should be accessible to everyone, including those who are deaf. 2. The church is the body of Christ, and every member matters - 1 Corinthians 12:22-23 says, “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor.” Deaf members are a vital part of the church body and deserve honor and accessibility in worship. 3. Serving others sometimes requires sacrifice - Mark 10:45 reminds us, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” While interpreters may want to spend weekends with families, the church leadership and congregation are called to serve others—even when it requires some sacrifice or creative solutions. 4. Encouragement to bear one another’s burdens - Galatians 6:2 urges, “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” This could inspire the church to find ways to support interpreters—maybe through rotations, volunteer interpreters, or other arrangements—so the deaf are not excluded. So, in essence, the Bible encourages us to prioritize love and inclusion, even if it requires some practical sacrifices. It’s a challenging situation but one where the heart of Christ’s teaching calls us to seek creative solutions to make worship accessible to all.