Why do some do not want to hear???

But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.  Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing.  To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?

Have you ever had a negative experience when trying to share the good news of Christ? Some people just don't want to hear about Jesus. Although your concern is for their eternal life, they may think you are trying to shove your religion down their throats.

Paul used the analogy of a Roman celebration of victory. In his day, when a general returned to Rome after conquering the enemy, he made a triumphal entry and led a parade through town. He rode in a golden chariot surrounded by his officers and followed by his troops. At the end of the procession were the chained captives. The smell of incense floated among the crowd. To the conquerors this was the sweet aroma of victory. But to the captives it was the smell of death.... because they would soon be killed by wild animals in the arena. 

In the same way, believers are a sweet fragrance of Christ as we follow Him in His victory over sin and death. But to those who don't know Him as Savior, we are a reminder of the judgment they dread.

Although some people will be repulsed by us and our message, we need to continue to share our hope with gentleness and grace (1 Pet. 3:15-16). At one time Paul hated Christians, yet he would be the first to say that the Lord can reach a hardened heart and change a captive into a victor. Keep sharing! You never know who you may reach!