Woman Plays with Danger Picking up Hitchhikers

Dear Soothsayer,
I am 28 years old and have been dating my boyfriend “Josh” for nearly three years. Within the past year I have started picking up hitchhikers. Josh hates that I do this. I do this whether he is with me or not. He’s told me how he feels many times, but now he says that if I don’t stop doing it, he’s calling it quits on our relationship.

I love Josh, but I feel that hitchhikers are lost and need guidance. I feel it is my Christian duty to help save them and lead them towards a better life. Josh doesn’t understand that I’m trying to help them, that I want to save their souls. I don’t understand why he won’t let me follow the calling I believe God has intended for me. I don’t want to lose Josh, but how can he ask me to turn my back on God? What should I do?

Here to Help in Maryland

Dear Here to Help,
You should listen to Josh. What you are doing is extremely dangerous. You should never pick up a hitchhiker. Josh is not asking you to turn your back on your “calling,” he is telling you that he cares about you and does not want to see you harmed. I don’t know how many you have picked up, but consider yourself lucky that nothing has happened to you.

When it comes to souls, only the owner of the soul can choose to change it. Also, remember that some souls cannot be changed and others do not want to change. You could be raped, beaten, kidnapped, tortured, or murdered; you are risking your life and your future. That being said, the desire to help others and to make the world a better place is a good desire; however, there are many other and much safer options you can choose to help people.

I’m sure your church offers opportunities to help others, ask how you can help. There are also organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and homeless shelters that are always looking for volunteers. Talk to Josh about your desire to help, look into organizations in your community and perhaps you and Josh can volunteer together. But definitely do not pick up anymore hitchhikers.

Stay Safe
~A Soothsayer